The era of mp3s has relegated the great album cover art of LPs to the back pages of history, but there's no doubt that the graphics that have graced some of the greatest albums of all time (Sgt. Pepper's, Dark Side of the Moon, Sticky Fingers etc.) is as famous as the music. 

The story of how that trend began and the tales behind some of them are told in the latest episode of a show by CBC Radio called "Under The Influence." It's a weekly program about marketing and media,and this episode may be especially fascinating for oldies fans.

Among the stories: how late comedian Phil Hartman designed some of the most iconic rock album covers long before he became a comedian, the origin of the historic Sgt. Pepper cover (the first one with lyrics on it) and the story behind several of Pink Floyd's most famous (and untitled) LP themes. 

Well worth the 27:28 minutes if you're a fan. You can hear the entire show commercial free at the link below:

This band grounded flights at Heathrow in the name of album art

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