Classic Album Art

#albumsyoucanhear

Creedence CR - Chronicle, Vol 1 (1976) - ♫ bit.ly/RIQfT1

Album art and photography by Phil Carroll and Jim Marshall. #art #vinyl

Great albums. My favourites:

* Genesis - Selling England by the Pound (1973)
* Pink Floyd - Animals (1977)

A big, big turntable. Would you own it?

Pink Floyd was an English rock band formed by students Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Richard Wright. David Gilmour joined as a fifth member in December 1967; Barrett left the band in April 1968

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Pink Floyd — Dark Side of the Moon (1973) — ♫ bit.ly/2y1FfKX

Epic cover art, produced by Hipgnosis with design by Storm Thorgerson and illustration by George Hardie #art #vinyl

Any favourites here?

Dire Straits released their third studio album, “Making Movies” on this day in 1980.

Are you a fan of this album?
What are your favourite tracks?
#DireStraits

For the original photoshoot, the combined weight of the diving suit and the girl, proved too heavy for the person in the suit to stay in position long enough to take the required shots. A frame was made to support the arms of the diver. This had to be removed in the retouching.

10cc - Deceptive Bends - 1977

The front cover of Deceptive Bends, created by Hipgnosis, depicts an enigmatic scene in high-focus, with beautiful lighting: a diver on the jetty, holding a beautiful red dressed girl against a dramatic sky background.

How nice is this!

Which record would you want to play on this one?

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Led Zeppelin – Houses of the Holy (1973) – ♫ bit.ly/2gjZ1ts

A wrap was hiding the children's buttocks from general display, but still the album was either banned or unavailable in some parts of the US. #art #vinyl

Something like this:

#learnwithcaa

Vinyl records stimulate more areas of the brain compared to digital formats, enhancing emotional and sensory experiences.

The tangible presence, the cover art, and the warm sound of vinyl create a truly immersive journey. #PowerOfVinyl

Iron Maiden's best-selling album is The Number of the Beast, released in 1982. It has sold over 14 million copies worldwide.

The album's iconic tracks like "Run to the Hills" and the title track, along with its cultural impact, cemented its commercial success.

YouTube video by Simon & Garfunkel - Topic The Boxer

Simon & Garfunkel - The Boxer

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You're never too old for a "Whole Lotta Love"

Yesterday-picture-feeling.

I am still a happy man, and now maybe more than ever. Time is mine!

I was on holiday last weeks. However, I have plenty of time now. After over 40 years of teaching (special education), I officially retired on August 1st.

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Lionel Richie – Can't Slow Down (1983) – ♫ bit.ly/2fCyk2F

The front- and back photography by Greg Gorman is serene and characteristic by its simplicity. #art #vinyl

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Iron Butterfly — In a Gadda da Vida (1968) - ♫ bit.ly/2yzzqn8

The cover depicts the band performing their psychedelic rock. The album is without any doubt the title song (In the Garden of Eden) #art #vinyl

Supertramp — Breakfast in America (1979)

Album Art/photography
Mike Doud
Mick Haggerty
Mark Hanauer

Drop your favourite Ozzy song

David Bowie, English singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, painter, and actor, was born David Robert Jones (1947-2016)

His androgynous appearance was an iconic element of his image in the 1970s and 1980s. His last album Blackstar was released on his 69th birthday, two days before his death

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Eagles — One of these Nights (1975) — ♫ bit.ly/Phn63D

Gary Burden created the magical totemic image to express the powerful dark magic of the band and the music / Album Hit: Lyin' Eyes #art #vinyl

Pink Floyd — Wish You Were Here (1975)

That's what I call Classic Album Art (and a superb musical experience too)

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