Album covers are supposed to be the first impression—an artistic preview of the music inside. But sometimes, things go very, very wrong. From awkward poses and cringe-worthy concepts to bizarre fonts and straight-up nightmare fuel, these terrible album covers are unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. Whether you’re a music lover or just here for the laughs, this list of the worst album covers of all time is guaranteed to make you do a double-take (and maybe question humanity just a little).
Let’s dive into the weirdest, funniest, and most head-scratching album art disasters ever printed.
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1. Wayne Cochran – Goin’ Back to Miami
Wayne's pompadour is taller than most toddlers. The hair alone deserves its own album.
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2. The Snurds – By Request
This looks like a Sears family photo session gone rogue.
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3. Prince – Sexuality
Iconic artist, confusing cover. What exactly is the message here?
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4. Los Wankas – Self-Titled
Maybe don't name your band something that sounds like… well, you know.
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5. The Louvin Brothers – Satan Is Real
Nothing says family gospel duo like a flaming pit of doom.
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6. Black Sabbath – Born Again
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The devil baby is screaming—and so are we.
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7. Orleans – Waking and Dreaming (1976)
Four dudes, almost entirely naked, looking way too serious about it. It's like a calendar shoot no one asked for—equal parts 70s confidence and confusion.
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8. Manowar – Anthology (1997)
Behold the epitome of '90s macho metal aesthetics: a muscle-bound warrior wielding a sword amidst flames and lightning. It's as if Conan the Barbarian decided to start a band.
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9. Ken – By Request Only
Who requested this? We need names.
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10. Millie Jackson – _Back to the St!_**
An actual toilet. On an album cover. This really happened.
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11. Stanford Fleet Street Singers – Fleet Street (2004)
A little cheesy for my taste.
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12. The Handsome Beasts – Beastiality
No animals were harmed—just our eyeballs.
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13. Ava Kathaleen Beaty’s “God’s Chosen Puppet”
Totally normal.
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14. Devastatin’ Dave – Zip Zap Rap
The only thing devastating here is that outfit.
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15. Weird Al Yankovic – Off the Deep End (1992)
The donut would fall apart in the water. Come on.
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16. The Faith Tones – Jesus Use Me
The matching hairstyles. The haunting eyes. The sheer awkwardness.
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17. Jim Post – I Love My Life (1978)
When your mustache doubles as a flotation device.
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18. Cody Matherson – Can I Borrow a Feelin’?
Sorry Cody, this feeling is not refundable.
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19. The Ministers Quartet – Let Me Touch Him
A title that could’ve used a second opinion.
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20. Geraldine and Ricky – Trees Talk Too! (1965)
Would.
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21. Mike Adkins – Thank You for the Dove (1977)
Can birds scream for help?
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22. Chris Miskelly & Betty Baker – Don't Pity Me
We weren’t going to, but now we’re kind of worried.
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23. Dohatsuten – Music Kitchen
Part recipe, part acid trip. Bon appétit!
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24. Boned – Up at the Crack
You get it. They knew what they were doing.
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25. Bee Gees – Cucumber Castle
Even royalty can't save this weird veggie-themed mess.
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Bad album covers are a special kind of art. Whether created out of low budgets, questionable taste, or sheer overconfidence, these terrible music covers have earned a cult following of their own. They remind us that sometimes, the most unforgettable records aren’t remembered for what they sound like—but for how hard they made us laugh.
Have a favorite terrible album cover we missed? Drop it in the comments and keep the weirdness going.
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Sources:
- https://www.discogs.com/release/8951843-Wayne-Cochran-Goin-Back-To-Miami-The-Soul-Sides-1965-1970
- https://www.reddit.com/r/AlbumArtPorn/comments/15q30x1/the_snurds_by_request_1975/
- https://www.discogs.com/release/1892974-Prince-Sexuality
- https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/27048397/brit-crooners-album-los-wankas-worst-album-covers/
- https://www.discogs.com/release/2756628-The-Louvin-Brothers-Satan-Is-Real
- https://www.discogs.com/release/1788016-Black-Sabbath-Born-Again
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waking_and_Dreaming
- https://www.beegees.com/music/discography/cucumber-castle/
- https://www.discogs.com/release/1238814-Manowar-Anthology/image/SW1hZ2U6MjM5OTkwMA==
- https://www.last.fm/music/Ken+Snyder/By+Request+Only/+images/aa5a04a5b16f4b6c98e0b3e802b58fa5
- https://music.apple.com/us/album/beastiality-bonus-track-version/285394332
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- https://www.pointsincase.com/articles/album-review-let-me-touch-him
- https://www.discogs.com/release/10652893-Geraldine-And-Ricky-Trees-Talk-Too/image/SW1hZ2U6MzIzNDg0NDY=
- https://www.reddit.com/r/AlbumArtPorn/comments/xt4q5i/chris_miskelly_betty_baker_dont_pity_me_1966/#lightbox
- https://open.spotify.com/album/1w7iomXGdZlCKFrNiLdeRX
- https://www.discogs.com/release/8687484-Boned-Up-At-The-Crack/image/SW1hZ2U6MjM2MjExNjM=
- https://www.discogs.com/release/2541561-Millie-Jackson-Back-To-The-St
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