Behind the Covers

moody

1 cover story in our archive

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

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie — album cover art

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie (1972)

Shot on a rainy London night outside K. West furriers shop, this iconic image almost never happened - the original concept was completely different. Photographer Brian Ward captured Bowie in his full Ziggy regalia under moody street lighting, creating one of rock's most atmospheric covers.

Label
RCA Records
Designer
Terry Pastor
Photographer
Brian Ward
Genre
Rock
Decade
1970s
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