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Best Art Record Covers of All Time
By an Amazon.com customer
In the Aeroplane Over the SeaIn the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $10.51
Great buy for under $10 in vinyl
Every Good Boy Deserves FavourEvery Good Boy Deserves Favour by The Moody Blues
Buy used from: $3.59
Get this record! Under $5 in some places.
In Search of the Lost ChordIn Search of the Lost Chord by The Moody Blues
Buy used from: $4.13
Take any Moody blues record and frame it! Search for this record and get it for around $10!
In the Court of the Crimson KingIn the Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $7.68
Not only is this record sound trippy but the record looks just as messed up! What better reason to frame this one and slap it on your wall!
Bat Out of HellBat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.21
Another deal under $10! Drawn by Richard Corben this record can be found on amazon and needs to be in any art record buyers collection! Make a Meatloaf record collection of all his albums and even I would be jealous.
AbraxasAbraxas by Santana
Buy used from: $33.82
This record can be bought for $5-$10 depending when you search for it!
Person PitchPerson Pitch by Panda Bear
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $9.31
Another recent addition to the list - Panda Bear is an indie band that has odd and interesting record covers that will make any record collection look like your in the scene.
CargoCargo by Men at Work
Buy used from: $4.93
Ok I know... The Men at Work... but heres one of those classics that are going to be a pick me up for you and your turn table. Frame this puppy! it has enough graphic stimulous to make anyone wish they owned your collection
Wincing the Night AwayWincing the Night Away by The Shins
Buy new: $34.99 / Used from: $24.94
Ok pretty cool looking cover, blow it up to 12" and that's really awesome! and under $10... Yeah save your ipod the trouble you need to rock with this one on all 33 rpms... This record isn't only visually stunning but this one is close to one of the quintessential indie rock bands that everyone needs to own if you already haven't...
USSR: the Art of ListeningUSSR: the Art of Listening by DJ Vadim
Buy new: $35.99 / Used from: $6.07
We all have our opinions on the Russians no doubt but here is one awesome hip hop album that has one sick cover. Check it out! I've seen this beast for under $10!
19841984 by Van Halen
Buy used from: $0.75
Not only does this record have some god awesome songs (like jump and panama...) but you have to admit it has pretty awesome cover art!
She's So UnusualShe's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.30
The back side of this record is pretty F'n awesome. It's Van Gough's night sky on a pair of high heeled shoes and a crazy lit up carousel in the background. Get it for less than $5...
Tattoo YouTattoo You by The Rolling Stones
Buy used from: $4.49
Now that you've graduated. We need to get some cultural icons on your wall of record art. Yes the rolling stones must make it into that category! Front and back of this record looks pretty sweet.
Aladdin SaneAladdin Sane
Buy used from: $4.74
Here's an icon that everyone knows but the image is still significant to all of us young'ns... Cool cover too...
The Best of the DoorsThe Best of the Doors by The Doors
Buy used from: $5.21
Here you go, again have to do some reaching for yourself. Look for The Doors. Don't be scared you'll find it pretty easy on Amazon (Amazon has everything.) Once you find that record buy it. Not only is that record one of the best classic rock albums you'll find but music and icon status must merit it being on this list... at the very least that is my excuse...
WolfmotherWolfmother by Wolfmother
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $2.30
This one might be a tough one to find, but I know you can do it. This is another fantasy style record. I love it on my wall and I know it would look awesome in anyones collection.
White UnicornWhite Unicorn by Wolfmother
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $6.71
Wolfmother - Woman EP love it
Shakespeare: Greatest Hits - Lute works from the Elizabethan Age (Dowland, Farnaby, Gervaise, Mudarra, etc) (2 CD Set)Shakespeare: Greatest Hits - Lute works from the Elizabethan Age (Dowland, Farnaby, Gervaise, Mudarra, etc) (2 CD Set)
Buy used from: $1.85
Search for The Works of Shakespeare - King Richard II record and you might find one or two of these. It's pretty rare but it's a 3 record, pen and ink drawing on the cover of King Richard placing a bleeding crown on his head with his eyes closed. (London Records) So awesome! Get a mint copy of this with the book included and cherish it becuase its a pretty nice find...
BostonBoston by Boston
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $3.88
Oh boy the greatest hits. Can't forget this cover it has the art and it has the music to back it up. Rock on Boston!
Led Zeppelin 1Led Zeppelin 1 by Led Zeppelin
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $1.39
Cool Zepplin I love it! Around $20-$30 though...
Dark Side Of The MoonDark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $5.49
This has become one of those images in the classic rock period that everyone has grown to know. It seems to fit well into this collection
The Ugly OrganThe Ugly Organ by Cursive
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $2.76
Cool record for under $15
Hail to the ThiefHail to the Thief by Radiohead
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $1.60
Around $20 good album
Blue Experience EPBlue Experience EP by Shape of Broad Minds
Buy new: $10.98 / Used from: $1.50
Bat Out Of Hell IIIBat Out Of Hell III by Meat Loaf
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $2.65
Bringing it back to Meat Loaf. The music is always classic and the cover art is always fantastic. $30 + makes this a collectors item!
The Who Sell OutThe Who Sell Out by The Who
Buy used from: $5.93
Ok maybe I sold out... but look back with no regrets this cover is so good. For the LP you'll be paying around $20-$30.
Mastodon- LeviathanMastodon- Leviathan by Mastodon
Buy new: $21.95 / Used from: $14.92
Moby Dick and Metal sounds like a good combo to me! Ouch record selling around $100 right now... but not for long this is limited edition
Castaways and CutoutsCastaways and Cutouts by The Decemberists
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $8.75
Less than $20
Gods of the EarthGods of the Earth by The Sword
Buy new: $12.98 / Used from: $4.71
A little more hard core for your collection
TorcheTorche by Torche
Buy new: $34.98 / Used from: $11.15
Trippy
TorcheTorche by Torche
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $29.35
Another from Torche
Fleet FoxesFleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $38.24
By far one of the coolest looking records this year and a nice relaxing trip for anyones stylus.
Some GirlsSome Girls by The Rolling Stones
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $8.88
This is a good vinyl and interactive! flip the insert around and change the faces on the cover!
TonightTonight by David Bowie
Buy used from: $10.35
David Bowie... a must have! nice cover good music
FUNERAL [Vinyl]FUNERAL [Vinyl] by ARCADE FIRE
Buy used from: $54.60
Great new indie band
The Bees Made Honey in the Lion's SkullThe Bees Made Honey in the Lion's Skull by Earth
Buy new: $24.98 / Used from: $94.42
The title of this album is enough to own it
Yoshimi Battles the Pink RobotsYoshimi Battles the Pink Robots by Flaming Lips
Buy new: $48.98 / Used from: $18.00
Miyazaki meets rock nice
StormbringerStormbringer by Deep Purple
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $9.94
At Mount ZoomerAt Mount Zoomer by Wolf Parade
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $4.49