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"Heroes" by David Bowie — album cover art

"Heroes"

David Bowie · 0

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Designer
Uncredited
Photographer
Masayoshi Sukita
Decade
Genre
Rock

"Heroes" is the album by David Bowie. The cover was designed by Uncredited. Cover photography by Masayoshi Sukita. The full story behind this cover is being restored and will return shortly.

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