Behind the Covers

“heraldic”

1 cover story in our archive

Behind the Covers' archive includes 1 album cover documented under the "heraldic" design theme, all from the 1970s. The cover sits within the rock tradition and features work by Queen. Each entry below includes the cover artwork, the designers and photographers behind it, and a short story about the visual choices that defined the release.

A Night at the Opera by Queen — album cover art

A Night at the Opera by Queen (1975)

Queen's frontman Freddie Mercury personally designed this ornate crest-style logo, drawing from his art school training to create one of rock's most heraldic album covers. The intricate coat of arms incorporates each band member's astrological sign into a regal emblem.

Label
EMI
Designer
Freddie Mercury
Genre
Rock
Decade
1970s
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