Album Covers from 1969
9 cover stories
The album artwork released in 1969 — explore the designers, photographers, and visual ideas behind every cover.
All album covers from 1969

Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones · 1969

Tommy
The Who · 1969

The Band
The Band · 1969

Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin · 1969

Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart · 1969

In the Court of the Crimson King
King Crimson · 1969

Stand!
Sly and the Family Stone · 1969

Our Mother the Mountain
Townes Van Zandt · 1969

Abbey Road
The Beatles · 1969
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most iconic album covers from 1969?
- Notable covers featured on Behind the Covers include Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones, Tommy by The Who, The Band by The Band, Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin, and Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart.
- How many album covers from 1969 does Behind the Covers feature?
- Behind the Covers features 9 album cover stories from 1969, with cover art by designers including Robert Brownjohn, Mike McInnerney, and Bob Cato.