Album Covers from 1986
10 cover stories
The album artwork released in 1986 — explore the designers, photographers, and visual ideas behind every cover.
All album covers from 1986
Reign in Blood
Slayer · 1986
Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C. · 1986
Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi · 1986
True Blue
Madonna · 1986
Licensed to Ill
Beastie Boys · 1986
Master of Puppets
Metallica · 1986
Graceland
Paul Simon · 1986
So
Peter Gabriel · 1986
Skylarking
XTC · 1986
The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths · 1986
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most iconic album covers from 1986?
- Notable covers featured on Behind the Covers include Reign in Blood by Slayer, Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C., Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi, True Blue by Madonna, and Licensed to Ill by Beastie Boys.
- How many album covers from 1986 does Behind the Covers feature?
- Behind the Covers features 10 album cover stories from 1986, with cover art by designers including Steve Byram, Janet Perr, and Jeri McManus.