Behind the Covers
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Best 1980s Punk Album Covers

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

6 curated covers

Bad Brains by Bad Brains — album cover art
Bad Brains
Bad Brains · 1982
Psychocandy by The Jesus and Mary Chain — album cover art
Psychocandy
The Jesus and Mary Chain · 1985
Double Nickels on the Dime by Minutemen — album cover art
Double Nickels on the Dime
Minutemen · 1984
Treasure by Cocteau Twins — album cover art
Treasure
Cocteau Twins · 1984
Movement by New Order — album cover art
Movement
New Order · 1981
Sandinista! by The Clash — album cover art
Sandinista!
The Clash · 1980

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