Album Covers from 1971
14 cover stories
The album artwork released in 1971 — explore the designers, photographers, and visual ideas behind every cover.
All album covers from 1971
Master of Reality
Black Sabbath · 1971
Muswell Hillbillies
The Kinks · 1971
Tapestry
Carole King · 1971
Coat of Many Colors
Dolly Parton · 1971
Who's Next
The Who · 1971
Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson · 1971
American Pie
Don McLean · 1971
Coal Miner's Daughter
Loretta Lynn · 1971
There's a Riot Goin' On
Sly and the Family Stone · 1971
What's Going On
Marvin Gaye · 1971
Maggot Brain
Funkadelic · 1971
Blue
Joni Mitchell · 1971
Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones · 1971
Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin · 1971
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most iconic album covers from 1971?
- Notable covers featured on Behind the Covers include Master of Reality by Black Sabbath, Muswell Hillbillies by The Kinks, Tapestry by Carole King, Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton, and Who's Next by The Who.
- How many album covers from 1971 does Behind the Covers feature?
- Behind the Covers features 14 album cover stories from 1971, with cover art by designers including Chuck Beeson, George S. Whiteman, and George Clinton.