Behind the Covers

Best 1980s Indie Album Covers

The most iconic 1980s Indie album covers — every entry has its own complete story: the designer, the photographer, the concept, and why it became iconic.

3 curated covers

Louder Than Bombs by The Smiths — album cover art

Louder Than Bombs

The Smiths · 1987

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths — album cover art

The Queen Is Dead

The Smiths · 1986

Hatful of Hollow by The Smiths — album cover art

Hatful of Hollow

The Smiths · 1984

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