Reggae
4 cover stories
Reggae's visual identity is inseparable from its cultural roots — Rastafarian symbolism, Pan-African colors, and the iconography of liberation. Bob Marley's album covers alone defined a visual language recognized worldwide.
All Reggae album covers
Sandinista!
The Clash · 1980
Exodus
Bob Marley and the Wailers · 1977
Catch a Fire
Bob Marley and the Wailers · 1973
The Harder They Come
Jimmy Cliff · 1972
Frequently asked questions
- What defines Reggae album cover art?
- Reggae's visual identity is inseparable from its cultural roots — Rastafarian symbolism, Pan-African colors, and the iconography of liberation. Bob Marley's album covers alone defined a visual language recognized worldwide.
- What are some of the most iconic Reggae album covers?
- Notable covers featured on Behind the Covers include Sandinista! by The Clash, Exodus by Bob Marley and the Wailers, Catch a Fire by Bob Marley and the Wailers, and The Harder They Come by Jimmy Cliff.
- How many Reggae album covers does Behind the Covers feature?
- Behind the Covers features 4 Reggae cover stories spanning 1972–1980, with cover art by designers including Julian Balme, Neville Garrick, and John Bonis.