Album Covers from 1980
7 cover stories
The album artwork released in 1980 — explore the designers, photographers, and visual ideas behind every cover.
All album covers from 1980
Closer
Joy Division · 1980
Heaven and Hell
Black Sabbath · 1980
Ace of Spades
Motörhead · 1980
Sandinista!
The Clash · 1980
Back in Black
AC/DC · 1980
Blizzard of Ozz
Ozzy Osbourne · 1980
Remain in Light
Talking Heads · 1980
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most iconic album covers from 1980?
- Notable covers featured on Behind the Covers include Closer by Joy Division, Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath, Ace of Spades by Motörhead, Sandinista! by The Clash, and Back in Black by AC/DC.
- How many album covers from 1980 does Behind the Covers feature?
- Behind the Covers features 7 album cover stories from 1980, with cover art by designers including Peter Saville and Martyn Atkins, Lynn Curlee, and Julian Balme.