Punk
17 cover stories
Punk's visual revolution was as important as its musical one. Jamie Reid's ransom-note typography for the Sex Pistols, Raymond Pettibon's ink drawings for Black Flag, and the DIY zine aesthetic created a visual language of rebellion.
All Punk album covers
SOUR
Olivia Rodrigo · 2021
...For the Whole World to See
Death · 2009
Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem · 2007
American Idiot
Green Day · 2004
Fever to Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs · 2003
Ill Communication
Beastie Boys · 1994
Dookie
Green Day · 1994
Bad Brains
Bad Brains · 1982
Sandinista!
The Clash · 1980
London Calling
The Clash · 1979
Parallel Lines
Blondie · 1978
Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols · 1977
Ramones
Ramones · 1976
Horses
Patti Smith · 1975
Diamond Dogs
David Bowie · 1974
Raw Power
Iggy and the Stooges · 1973
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground · 1967
Frequently asked questions
- What defines Punk album cover art?
- Punk's visual revolution was as important as its musical one. Jamie Reid's ransom-note typography for the Sex Pistols, Raymond Pettibon's ink drawings for Black Flag, and the DIY zine aesthetic created a visual language of rebellion.
- What are some of the most iconic Punk album covers?
- Notable covers featured on Behind the Covers include SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo, ...For the Whole World to See by Death, Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem, American Idiot by Green Day, and Fever to Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
- How many Punk album covers does Behind the Covers feature?
- Behind the Covers features 17 Punk cover stories spanning 1967–2021, with cover art by designers including Bobby Hackney Jr., Chris Bilheimer, and Cody Critcheloe.