Album Covers from 1979

10 cover stories

The album artwork released in 1979 — explore the designers, photographers, and visual ideas behind every cover.

All album covers from 1979

Frequently asked questions

What are the most iconic album covers from 1979?
Notable covers featured on Behind the Covers include Entertainment! by Gang of Four, Tusk by Fleetwood Mac, Breakfast in America by Supertramp, Highway to Hell by AC/DC, and Damn the Torpedoes by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
How many album covers from 1979 does Behind the Covers feature?
Behind the Covers features 10 album cover stories from 1979, with cover art by designers including Jon King, Larry Vigon, and Mick Haggerty.