Album Covers from 1978

10 cover stories

The album artwork released in 1978 — explore the designers, photographers, and visual ideas behind every cover.

All album covers from 1978

Frequently asked questions

What are the most iconic album covers from 1978?
Notable covers featured on Behind the Covers include This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Go 2 by XTC, The Man-Machine by Kraftwerk, If You Want Blood You've Got It by AC/DC, and The Gambler by Kenny Rogers.
How many album covers from 1978 does Behind the Covers feature?
Behind the Covers features 10 album cover stories from 1978, with cover art by designers including Barney Bubbles, Hipgnosis, and Karl Klefisch.