Most recognisable album cover ever

James Lee wrote: maani wrote: James: Re "historical misinformation" and "fear," are you aware that they not only changed the opening scene of the first Spiderman film (which showed Spiderman capturing two crooks by creating a web between the two World Trade Center towers), but that some studios have actually "brushed out" the towers so as not to cause anyone "trauma?"  Hey, I know that it was one of the most traumatic moments in many people's lives - heck, I was only a couple of miles from it when it happened, and I was affected too. But eliminating "references" to the WTC from films, TV programs, etc.?  I think that's just a tad overboard, and of a piece with airbrushing out cigarettes. Peace. Digital technology gives us a wealth of possibilities to clean up history. Imagine how wonderful life will be when reality itself can be edited for content!

I seem to remember that Dream Theater decided to (had to?) change the album cover of - I think - 'Scenes From A Memory Live In New York' as the original featured a scene of the twin towers on fire.

Back on thread though - I'd have to say Dark Side Of The Moon has to be the most recogniseable album cover of all time (not only do non prog fans recognise it, many non prog fans own it); there are others which come close, though: both Abbey Road and Sgt Peppers are up there...

As is 'The Sentinel' by Pallas - recogniseable as a one of the worst prog albums ever released!

maani wrote: James: Re "historical misinformation" and "fear," are you aware that they not only changed the opening scene of the first Spiderman film (which showed Spiderman capturing two crooks by creating a web between the two World Trade Center towers), but that some studios have actually "brushed out" the towers so as not to cause anyone "trauma?"  Hey, I know that it was one of the most traumatic moments in many people's lives - heck, I was only a couple of miles from it when it happened, and I was affected too. But eliminating "references" to the WTC from films, TV programs, etc.?  I think that's just a tad overboard, and of a piece with airbrushing out cigarettes. Peace.

The political correctness monster strikes again!

Led Zeppelin IV

 Recognisable to you lot maybe,but I showed it to my staff today,without badge of course,and 1 recognised it as Dark Side Of the Moon,5 others had no idea! Their ages range from 22 to 45 BTW.

All but the youngest recognised Meatloaf's "Bat Out Of Hell" (with the writing removed)

Jim Garten wrote: I seem to remember that Dream Theater decided to (had to?) change the album cover of - I think - 'Scenes From A Memory Live In New York' as the original featured a scene of the twin towers on fire.

Yeah, it was actually released on September 11th 2001 and was removed from shelves as soon as the news got out, after only being on sale for a couple of hours.  They replaced the burning new york with a burning apple wrapped in barbed wire (a variation a theme used on earlier albums).  If anyone has got a copy with the original packaging they're probably holding onto quite a rarity.

According to most lists I've seen... and I think there is a book out on this too, this is the #1 most recognizable album cover:

Of course with my friends, the most recognizable album cover is my avatar...

threefates wrote: According to most lists I've seen... and I think there is a book out on this too, this is the #1 most recognizable album cover: Of course with my friends, the most recognizable album cover is my avatar...

I still have my 12" (LP), with the real zip!

threefates wrote: According to most lists I've seen... and I think there is a book out on this too, this is the #1 most recognizable album cover: Of course with my friends, the most recognizable album cover is my avatar...

Bruce Springsteen

Well, it seems that, had a poll been done, the list would look something like this:

1.  Dark Side
2.  Sgt. Pepper
3.  Abbey Road
4.  In the Court

With honorable mentions to: Nevermind, Who's Next, Zep IV, Sticky Fingers, and Born in the U.S.A.  Personally, I would have to agree with Reed Lover (what - again?!?! ).  Although most of us would assume that Dark Side is instantly recognizable, I would have to believe that more people know The Beatles than Pink Floyd, and that Sgt. Pepper would be more recognizable on a global level than Dark Side, especially with a younger demographic.

Two asides.  First, I agree with threefates: I seem to remember a number of lists like this on which Sticky Fingers always ended up at #1.  (And, yes, I also have my LP copy with the real zipper...).

Also, I wonder where The White Album fits here: I'd have to say it's recognizable for its sheer obviousness.  Possibly the same thing re The Wall.

Peace.

Reed Lover wrote:   DSOTM is one of my favorite albums,I am merely pointing out that for the Eminem generation DSOTM is irrelevant and obscure.My daughter is 13 and of course she has heard of it,and would recognise the cover (under duress) but none of her friends would.

A lot of my 17yr old daughter's friends wear DSOTM badges/patches. It seems that as soon as something becomes "irrelevant and obscure", it becomes uberhip again. Here in Clogsville, PF are gods.

  Hanging on in quiet desperation till prog rules the world again!