Michael Ochs' 1000 Record Covers is a comprehensive visual journey through the art of album design, showcasing iconic covers that transformed music packaging into an art form. From psychedelic rock to punk, jazz to hip-hop, the collection reveals how album art became inseparable from musical identity. More than a catalog, the book explores how visual design shaped our relationship with music, turning record covers into cultural artifacts that define entire eras.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because album covers were the original visual language of music culture, back when holding an album in your hands was part of the listening experience. This collection reminds us that great design doesn't just package art, it becomes art itself.

DETAILS: • Author: Michael Ochs • Publisher: Taschen • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: March 15, 2014 • ISBN: 9783836550581 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days