The face of music is represented by its accompanying cover art, whether LP or CD. The identity of these cover art sometimes can be as strong and iconic as the music itself, think Pink Floyd’s DSOTM or Andy Warhol’s yellow banana in Velvet Underground’s debut.
Part of my joy in selling and discoverying new and old music is taking a moment to admire (or critique) the art work that goes with it. This is especially true when the memory card game (Concentration) is called upon to match an LP cover with something similar that I’ve seen before.
Here is a handful of paired cover art in my recent memory that’s worth taking a closer look – from accidential to coincidental to intentional.
 The Allman Brothers Band – Enlightened Rogues Year of Release: 1979 |
 Thomas Dolby – A Map of the Floating City Year of Release: 2011 |
 King Crimson – Red Year of Release: 1974 |
 The Boys Band – self titled (debut) Year of Release: 1982 |
 T-Rex – Flyback Year of Release: 1971 |
 Queen – Back Chat (single) Year of Release: 1982 |
 Black Sabbath – Vol 4 Year of Release: 1972 |
 Church of Misery – Vol 1 Year of Release: 2002 |
