Famous Album Covers Revisited Using Google Street View

Alex Wain December 9, 2011 3

Iconic in their time and stacked amongst millions of record collections the world over – these albums and their designs are some of the best known & most recognized in the last 50 years of music.

But at lot has changed since that era, including THE original locations and surroundings used on these album covers. But just how much has changed? Are those famous landmarks & settings still there?

Google Maps reveals all….

Pink Floyd – “Animals”

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

The Beatles – “Abbey Road”

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

Eric Clapton – “461 Ocean Boulevard”

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

Led Zeppelin – “Physical Graffiti”

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

Oasis – “(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?”

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

Bob Dylan – “The Freewheelin”

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

Neil Young – “After the Gold Rush”

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

The Ramones – “Ramones”

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

Beastie Boys – “Paul’s Boutique”

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

Google Maps Street View Of Famous Album Covers 1

Via Motherboard

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