William Eggleston’s Album Cover Guide

“Something about William Eggleston’s photographs makes them perfect for album covers. Perhaps it is their uneasy mood, or that they are nonspecific enough to be easily re-appropriated. Maybe it’s that as his work is gradually acknowledged to hold a more seminal role in contemporary photography, the music scene tags along. Or maybe he just has musical pals or an agent with good connections.

Whatever it is, Eggleston must hold the record (pun intended) for the largest number of noncommissioned album covers.”