Ever judge an album by its cover? This week on My Weekly Mixtape, Jay Sweet joins me as we flip through some virtual record crates to curate a playlist inspired by the most iconic album covers of all time. From legendary imagery to unforgettable records, we’re turning that visual inspiration into a killer mix of songs — and exploring what makes album art just as timeless, meaningful, and memorable as the music inside.

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Queen – Spread Your Wings (from News of the World)

David Bowie – The Jean Genie (from Aladdin Sane)

Pink Floyd – The Great Gig In The Sky (from Dark Side of the Moon)

Led Zeppelin – Babe I’m Gonna Leave You (from Led Zeppelin)

The Who – Behind Blue Eyes (from Who’s Next)

Fleetwood Mac – The Chain (from Rumours)

The Beatles – Come Together (from Abbey Road)

The Rolling Stones – Wild Horses (from Sticky Fingers)

Talking Heads – Once in a Lifetime (from Remain in Light)

The Cars – Bye Bye Love (from The Cars)

The Cars – Moving In Stereo (from The Cars)

The Cars – All Mixed Up (from The Cars)

Metallica – Master of Puppets (from Master of Puppets)

Iron Maiden – Run To The Hills (from The Number of the Beast)

Megadeth – Hanger 18 (from Rust in Peace)

The Offspring – Bad Habit (from Smash)

The Clash – London Calling (from London Calling)

A Tribe Called Quest – Check The Rhime (from The Low End Theory)

Beastie Boys – No Sleep Till Brooklyn (from Licensed To Ill)

Boston – Foreplay / Long Time (from Boston)

Weezer – Surf Wax America (from Weezer)

Chicago – Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? (from Chicago Transit Authority)