The art album is inextricably linked to our collective musical memories. When you think of your favorite albums, you imagine the covers. Many photographers, illustrators, and art directors have become famous from their album artwork, the best examples of which will go down in history as permanent elements of popular culture. Rock Covers offers you a collection of more than 750 significant album covers, from legendary to rare record releases. Artists such as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Sex Pistols, Pink Floyd, The Cure, Iron Maiden, and Sonic Youth are featured in honor of the cover art that defined their albums and their cult status. Each cover is accompanied by a reference including the art director, photographer or illustrator, year, label, and more. Nearly 250 records that marked defining moments for a band, an artist, or a music genre are highlighted with brief descriptions. This extensive record of visual rock is accompanied by interviews with professionals who shaped rock history and catalogs of top 10 records from ten top rock collectors.