Worst looking CD/LP artwork

[Turner]

The 6th is probably referring to water (the storm, and scene by the brook), so not meant to be very material otherwise, and visual  thinking being less developed at the time of the cover production, before digitalized options.

The 7th is indeed more enigmatic I think, maybe it´s meant to be just a symbolic rendering of forms/surfaces in movement ... there´s a swan-like effect too, however ...

Of course, the 5th on a pedestal is probably due to the symphony´s generally iconic status, and the 9th is 'heavenly' and transcendental etc.

[André]

For me these are über cool covers. I loved them then, I love them still.

[Dancing Divertimentian]

I had several of those recordings on LP and remember the covers fondly.

At first I thought this was a Haydn LP!

Looks like a trial run for the opening scene in Jaws.

[Pat B]

For me these are über cool covers. I loved them then, I love them still.

Might as well show the other two covers of this cycle:




I like 4, 6, 7, and 8-9 for their distinctive 1970sness.

[Parsifal]

Maybe a homage (rip-off) of the Chicago album covers, which featured the band logo in different physical manifestations, chrome, wood, textile, etc

[Dancing Divertimentian]

[SymphonicAddict]

A very nutritive meal alla Brahms.

[Peter Power Pop]

Splendid.

Nothing says quality classical piano music quite like "Monster Dog".

[Pat B]

That Westminster "Gold" series keeps showing up. I mostly love them!

[Florestan]

A very nutritive meal alla Brahms.

Since when is Brahms breakfast music?

[ritter]

Since when is Brahms breakfast music?

Better suited for s siesta IMO....źzzzzZZZZ 

[Florestan]

Better suited for s siesta IMO....źzzzzZZZZ 

Maybe, but then again what sweet, otherwordly dreams...   

[Turner]

The way that fluffy, undefined, huge dog is out of focus and cut makes the whole thing particularly amusing. But it seems to have been a favourite of his, and even his cover design preferences:

[Dancing Divertimentian]

Splendid.

Nothing says quality classical piano music quite like "Monster Dog".

The way that fluffy, undefined, huge dog is out of focus and cut makes the whole thing particularly amusing. But it seems to have been a favourite of his, and even his cover design preferences:

[kishnevi]

I think the special quality of that cover comes from the weird discoloration used. Agent Orange perhaps?

[Todd]

Jim O'Rourke, Eureka

[Madiel]

Jim O'Rourke, Eureka

A spectacular combination of lack of skill and lack of taste.

[zamyrabyrd]

Speak pianissimo and carry a big dog. 

The red pullover was an improvement over the tee shirt...

[zamyrabyrd]

A very nutritive meal alla Brahms.

The bacon seems to be smiling...

[zamyrabyrd]

A spectacular combination of lack of skill and lack of taste.

I don't want to repeat the picture, would call it animal abuse.