Album Covers from 1970

9 cover stories

The album artwork released in 1970 — explore the designers, photographers, and visual ideas behind every cover.

All album covers from 1970

Frequently asked questions

What are the most iconic album covers from 1970?
Notable covers featured on Behind the Covers include Let It Be by The Beatles, Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One by The Kinks, After the Gold Rush by Neil Young, American Beauty by Grateful Dead, and Paranoid by Black Sabbath.
How many album covers from 1970 does Behind the Covers feature?
Behind the Covers features 9 album cover stories from 1970, with cover art by designers including John Kosh, Gary Burden, and Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse (Kelley/Mouse Studios).