Iconic CD Covers
Pink Floyd- Dark Side of the Moon
Released in 1973, The Dark Side of the Moon, by Pink Floyd reached the top of the charts for an astonishing 741 weeks meaning that it became so recognisable by fans and people everywhere. Also the originality of the design enhances its appeal to consumers as there was no other album presented in such an artistic and imaginative fashion. Another way this album became iconic was because of the simplistic contrast between both the white and black and the spectrum of rainbow colours as it would immediately grab peoples attentions and hence enhancing the recognition it would receive. Finally because the image because so well recognised it meant that a brand was created and therefore merchandise was made to sell as people were so familiar with the album cover and this highlights how iconic this album is.
The Beatles- Abbey Road
Released in 1969 the album Abbey Road, released by The Beatles still to this day is an incredibly iconic album as the photo pictured on the cover has attracted so much attention from fans as for years since people have wanted to be shown photographed in the same position crossing the road. This is partly due to the fact that The Beatles were such a famous and popular band and therefore to be able to walk in the footsteps of your idols was such an appeal to fans. Another reason was that there was mystery surrounding the rumoured death of Paul McCartney back in 1966 and therefore once the album was released in 1969 and he was depicted barefoot it sparked debate that this may have implied and almost made fun of the rumours he was dead as he may have been shown ready to be buried barefoot. Moreover the other band members clothing also implied various things as for example Ringo was seen in all black which is stereo-typically for funerals which links back to McCartney's supposed death. However John Lennon wore all white which could symbolise heaven and passing on which links back again to the whole mystery surrounding them and still to this day the mystery and the fact that people can walk in The Beatles footsteps means that this album will forever be iconic.
Nirvana- Nevermind
The album Nevermind was released in 1991 claiming international reference for its iconic CD cover. The simplistic design of the baby in water chasing the money is referring to the modern philosophy of people chasing money from an early age. The baby exposure in the water suggests his innocence as he's born into a world dominated by money and greed. The font selected to display the band is a consistent style that's replicate don every album Nirvana produced to form a house style. The 'Nevermind' font however is selected in a wavy form in reference to the nautical feel to the cover.