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    42 Classic Black And White Album Covers

    Sometimes a lack of color brings the coolest images.

    1. Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley (1956)

    2. The Times They Are a-Changin' by Bob Dylan (1964)

    3. A Love Supreme by John Coltrane (1965)

    4. Farewell, Angelina by Joan Baez (1965)

    5. Revolver by The Beatles (1966)

    6. Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane (1967)

    7. Wheels of Fire by Cream (1968)

    8. Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel (1968)

    9. New York Tendaberry by Laura Nyro (1969)

    10. The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground (1969)

    11. Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin (1969)

    12. Spirit in the Dark by Aretha Franklin (1970)

    13. After the Gold Rush by Neil Young (1970)

    14. All Things Must Pass by George Harrison (1970)

    15. Quiet Fire by Roberta Flack (1971)

    16. At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band (1971)

    17. Exile on Main St. by The Rolling Stones (1972)

    18. In Concert by Janis Joplin (1972)

    19. Quadrophenia by The Who (1973)

    20. Rufusized by Rufus featuring Chaka Khan (1974)

    21. Heart Like a Wheel by Linda Ronstadt (1974)

    22. Horses by Patti Smith (1975)

    23. Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen (1975)

    24. Playing Possum by Carly Simon (1975)

    25. Ramones by the Ramones (1976)

    26. Hejira by Joni Mitchell (1976)

    27. Songs for the New Depression by Bette Midler (1976)

    28. The Stranger by Billy Joel (1977)

    29. Heroes by David Bowie (1977)

    30. Rumours by Fleetwood Mac (1977)

    31. London Calling by The Clash (1979)

    32. The Wall by Pink Floyd (1979)

    33. Diana by Diana Ross (1980)

    34. Back in Black by AC/DC (1980)

    35. Double Fantasy by John Lennon and Yoko Ono (1980)

    36. Madonna by Madonna (1983)

    37. War by U2 (1983)

    38. Rock a Little by Stevie Nicks (1985)

    39. Tutu by Miles Davis (1986)

    40. Bleach by Nirvana (1989)

    41. Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson (1989)

    42. I'm Your Baby Tonight by Whitney Houston (1990)