Behind the Covers

“leather-jacket”

1 cover story in our archive

Behind the Covers' archive includes 1 album cover documented under the "leather jacket" design theme, all from the 1970s. The cover sits within the rock tradition and features work by Bruce Springsteen. 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.

Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen — album cover art

Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen (1975)

The iconic black and white portrait was shot with a Hasselblad in Eric Meola's studio, capturing Springsteen leaning against a wall in his signature cap and leather jacket. The intimate close-up became one of rock's most recognizable covers.

Label
Columbia Records
Designer
John Berg
Photographer
Eric Meola
Genre
Rock
Decade
1970s
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