Album Covers from 1988

5 cover stories

The album artwork released in 1988 — explore the designers, photographers, and visual ideas behind every cover.

All album covers from 1988

Frequently asked questions

What are the most iconic album covers from 1988?
Notable covers featured on Behind the Covers include Surfer Rosa by Pixies, Danzig by Danzig, Straight Outta Compton by N.W.A, Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth, and It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back by Public Enemy.
How many album covers from 1988 does Behind the Covers feature?
Behind the Covers features 5 album cover stories from 1988, with cover art by designers including Vaughan Oliver, Glenn Danzig, and Helane Freeman.