In the below gallery of 26 Paintings That Became Album Covers, you'll notice two sections. The first contains album covers for which a piece of artwork was directly reproduced.

Here are 10 rock and metal album covers that had to be changed due to controversy. ... so you'll get to see what the album would have looked like if the band had its way from the start.

The band, as you may well guess, chose the existing painting of the cherub. But before Van Halen was in the picture, Nahas had created the artwork by modeling the cherub off of her friend’s son ...

Here is the story of how The Band roused themselves out of a period of inactivity to deliver one of the best cover albums in rock history. Behind the Album: 'Moondog Matinee,' an Ace Covers Album ...

We've all seen these iconic album covers hundreds of times. Whether it's on t-shirts, posters, CDs, LPs, or even on streaming platforms, an album cover has the power to take on a life of its own ...

Either way, these five records are solid from start to finish; they just deserved a cover that made a better first impression.5 classic records that deserved better album covers1. Led Zeppelin - ...

The music sees the band searching for their way following the departure of founding member Syd Barrett, but Ummagumma features one of the best Pink Floyd album covers. 3. ‘Wish You Were Here’ ...

Recalling the banal cover in 2013, band member Brian Johnston conceded that some people see Pet Sounds as “the best album ...

The eighties had some great album covers, especially n the world of rock music. ... British band XTC's album Oranges and Lemons was released in February of 1989.

Charli XCX’s Brat, arguably the most impactful album artwork in recent memory, took home the Grammy earlier this year for Best Recording Package. That category recognizes the album cover design ...

The Doobie Brothers will release its 16th studio album, "Walk This Road," featuring original material from lead vocalist Michael McDonald for the first time in more than 40 years.