I grew into adulthood in the 8-track automobile stereo era, but I have a special place in my heart for LPs. Not just the sound with all the hiss and crackle, but also the great cover art. My dad had a pretty good stash of them when I was a kid and I would spend hours pouring over the covers. Some were simply awful while others were equally great.
Today anyone can cut a CD and there is not a lot of real estate to make an artistic statement on the cover. Back in the day it was a BIG DEAL to make a record and local groups considered it a significant milestone. While I love music and like that it is much more accessible to produce these days, I miss the great canvas the LP album covers offered. If you feel the same, I'm sure you will relate to these images. Enjoy. You are welcome.
