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.

4 curated covers

Surfer Rosa

Pixies · 1988

Hatful of Hollow

The Smiths · 1984

Louder Than Bombs

The Smiths · 1987

The Queen Is Dead

The Smiths · 1986