Album Covers from 1987
6 cover stories
The album artwork released in 1987 — explore the designers, photographers, and visual ideas behind every cover.
All album covers from 1987

Tango in the Night
Fleetwood Mac · 1987

Hysteria
Def Leppard · 1987

Sign o' the Times
Prince · 1987

Paid in Full
Eric B. & Rakim · 1987

Louder Than Bombs
The Smiths · 1987

The Joshua Tree
U2 · 1987
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most iconic album covers from 1987?
- Notable covers featured on Behind the Covers include Tango in the Night by Fleetwood Mac, Hysteria by Def Leppard, Sign o' the Times by Prince, Paid in Full by Eric B. & Rakim, and Louder Than Bombs by The Smiths.
- How many album covers from 1987 does Behind the Covers feature?
- Behind the Covers features 6 album cover stories from 1987, with cover art by designers including Jeri Heiden, Andie Airfix, and Prince.