Historic And Controversial Album Covers-part Two
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Historic and Controversial Album Covers: Part Two
Introduction
Continuing our exploration of iconic and controversial album covers, this second installment delves deeper into the stories behind some shocking artwork. We previously touched on The Beatles and various other artists; now let's look at more entries that stirred the public.
The Rolling Stones: Beggars Banquet (1968)
In a bold move away from band photos, The Rolling Stones chose an image of a grimy, graffiti-covered bathroom for their Beggars Banquet album cover. Both Decca in the UK and London Records in the US rejected the design, deeming it inappropriate. This led to a three-month legal dispute, resulting in a replacement cover featuring a formal party invitation. The original cover wasn't restored until the CD reissue in the mid-'80s.
The Mamas & the Papas: If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears (1966)
This album cover featured the band in a small bathtub beside a toilet, prompting many complaints. In response, Dunhill Records released a revised cover, obscuring the toilet with promotional text. Eventually, they issued another version that removed the toilet entirely.
The Five Keys: On Stage! (1957)
An innocent album cover featuring the Five Keys in suits triggered outrage when lead singer Rudy West's finger was misconstrued as something inappropriate. Capitol Records responded by airbrushing out the finger on future pressings.
Moby Grape (1967)
Moby Grape's self-titled album also faced controversy due to a misinterpreted finger gesture. Columbia Records swiftly corrected the cover with airbrushing.
Alice Cooper: Love It to Death (1971)
Alice Cooper's album cover included a gesture that some mistook for a lewd one, leading Warner Brothers to censor it. Four different versions of the cover emerged, as Cooper's thumb was perceived ambiguously.
David Bowie: Diamond Dogs (1974)
Featuring a half-dog, half-Bowie figure painted by Guy Peellaert, the Diamond Dogs cover was controversial for its anatomical accuracy. RCA Records censored the illustration on subsequent releases.
Scorpions: Lovedrive (1979)
German heavy metal band Scorpions stirred trouble with their Lovedrive cover, depicting a man removing bubble gum from a woman's bare breast. The backlash led to a reissued cover featuring a black background with a blue scorpion. The band also faced issues with another album cover for Virgin Killer, which was deemed inappropriate.
The Black Crowes: Amorica (1994)
The Black Crowes faced scrutiny when their Amorica album cover used a photograph showing extra pubic hair, taken from Hustler magazine. Under pressure from conservative retail chains, Universal Records reissued the cover with just a bikini against a black background.
Conclusion
In our third installment, we will delve further into controversial album covers that tested the boundaries of public tolerance. Stay tuned for more eye-opening stories.
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