1000 Record Covers
Published by Taschen
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Discover 1,000 iconic record sleeves spanning the 1960s through 1990s in this definitive visual journey through music history. From Andy Warhol's legendary Velvet Underground banana to forgotten classics, these covers represent far more than packaging—they're cultural artifacts that captured the spirit of their era. Record covers tell the story of our times, exploring themes of love, rebellion, fashion, and identity through groundbreaking design. Curated from music archivist and former record executive Michael Ochs's legendary private collection, this edition showcases the finest rock album artwork ever created. Each cover is a work of art in its own right, often becoming as iconic as the music within. Whether you're a vinyl enthusiast, design lover, or music historian, this collection offers both nostalgia and insight into how cover art evolved as a respected creative medium. A sweeping tribute to an underappreciated art form that defined generations.
Hardcover, 576 pages.
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About the Author
Michael Ochs
Michael Ochs (pronounced "Oaks") developed an addiction to rock and roll in the early 50s. To feed his habit, Ochs headed the publicity departments of Columbia, Shelter, and ABC Records in the 60s and 70s. He has also been a disc jockey, taught a rock-history course for UCLA and written for such magazines as Rock, Melody Maker, Cashbox, and Crawdaddy. He established the Michael Ochs Archives in the mid-70s. The archives currently house millions of photographs and over 100,000 albums and singles. He died in 2025 at the age of 82.