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They will tell you that it's all about the music. If your tunes are strong, people will come! But first impressions count too, especially back in the day when these albums where released and people often made their purchases based on what looked cool in the record shop.

None of these albums covers look cool. Surely they didn't even in the darkest days of the 70's and 80's, when fashions in clothing and facial hair were at their most questionable. These are, according to Vintage Everyday, some of the worst and creepiest examples of album cover art ever dreamed up. They are so horribly bad, they're actually good. Hilariously good! Scroll down below to check them out for yourself, and don't forget to upvote your faves!

#1

The Miracle At My House

The Miracle At My House

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Pauline And Randy - Help Me

Pauline And Randy - Help Me

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Aaron Kara
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No one realized that they were trapped in an album cover, trying to escape...

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Mimi
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually I think it's somehow cute how you can see there hasn't been any management / styling / consultancy- just two people who thought it's good enough :)

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El-Ray King
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's the voice of the person locked inside the trunk of their car, just out of frame.

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Pam Falcioni
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately, this album was Randy's last call for help before his mother completely consumed him and he lived the rest of his life in her basement, never kissing, let alone meeting, a girl.

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Toujin C'Thlu
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'Help me' is probably from whoever made this album cover, since they obviously ran out of ideas.

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Wil Vanderheijden
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry, you're beyond help. Just run from the wench as long and as far as you can.

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David Martin
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe don’t pose for pictures when what appears to be the fires of Hell are approaching you from behind, and you’ll require less help

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Ashley Say Wha?!?
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty sure Randy wasn't just naming his song, but instead it was a real attempt to get help as Pauline has been holding him hostage for months now. Sorry Randy that we are just now understanding your message.

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Max L.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like he's the songwriter, must be a very long bonus track.

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jamie1707
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sorry Randy, I don't help guys who wear butterfly collars.

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#5

Dorothy - "Everybody's Mother" Goes Country

Dorothy - "Everybody's Mother" Goes Country

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#6

The Sounds Of Hjs Coming

The Sounds Of Hjs Coming

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#7

De Germa's - Bananenlied

De Germa's - Bananenlied

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Wil Vanderheijden
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, we have no bananas today. ( That's the title of the song. Clearly that's a lie.)

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#8

Ilona Staller - Ska Skatenati

Ilona Staller - Ska Skatenati

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#9

Olaf Sveen - Dance Party

Olaf Sveen - Dance Party

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Wil Vanderheijden
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

4 senior citizens and a wailing squeeze box. All you need for a wild dance party.

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#11

Jimmy Scott - Fallinf In Love Is Wonderful

Jimmy Scott - Fallinf In Love Is Wonderful

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#12

Romark - Relax... You're Going To Lose Weight

Romark - Relax... You're Going To Lose Weight

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Abbey Impson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

because he is gonna scare the sh*t out of you when he comes to life and night and creeps in to your room

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#13

Vicki Jamison - He's More Than Enough

Vicki Jamison - He's More Than Enough

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Danny Boy - Twist

Danny Boy - Twist

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Aaron Kara
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes, that was the time the KKK got a red sock mixed in with their hoods when doing a load of washing

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#15

Ronald Coyne - When God Smiled On

Ronald Coyne - When God Smiled On

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Wil Vanderheijden
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And thought: Where the f*ck did my carefully designed system of evolution go wrong?

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#16

Craig Douglas - Cuddle Up With Craig

Craig Douglas - Cuddle Up With Craig

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#17

Aaron - Miten Ois?

Aaron - Miten Ois?

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#20

Nancy Harmon's - Double Portion

Nancy Harmon's - Double Portion

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#21

Simple Man - Cuby+blizzards

Simple Man - Cuby+blizzards

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#23

Bell - Do You Ever Get Lonely

Bell - Do You Ever Get Lonely

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#24

Housewives' Playtime

Housewives' Playtime

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BusLady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had an old console like this in the early 70's. TV, radio and turntable all in one.

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#25

Paul Pincus And His Orchestra

Paul Pincus And His Orchestra

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#26

Strech Forth Thy Hand

Strech Forth Thy Hand

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#27

Frank Crumit - Song Of The Prune

Frank Crumit - Song Of The Prune

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#28

The Happy Three - Answering Your Request

The Happy Three - Answering Your Request

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stellermatt
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

dude on the right looks like he just remembered he's left a fire unattended...

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#29

Mallet Mischief

Mallet Mischief

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Worst Classic Vinyl Album Cover Art

Worst Classic Vinyl Album Cover Art

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