Behind the Covers

“triptych”

1 cover story in our archive

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

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John — album cover art

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John (1973)

Ian Beck's watercolor artwork depicting Elton John stepping through a poster into the yellow brick road became one of rock's most iconic covers. The triptych design featured individual illustrations for each song and was inspired by 1930s Hollywood glamour and Art Deco aesthetics.

Label
DJM Records
Designer
David Larkham
Genre
Rock
Decade
1970s
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