# Behind the Covers: Album Art — Iconic Music Stories & History

> An encyclopedia of iconic album artwork and the stories behind them. (iPhone/iPad app by Brett Cassidy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/behind-the-covers-album-art/id6759879595 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brett Cassidy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821458102)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/behind-the-covers-album-art/id6759879595/reviews.md

## What is Behind the Covers?

Every album cover has a story. Who designed it? Why does it look like that? What almost happened instead?

Behind the Covers is an encyclopedia of the world's most iconic album artwork — from the creative accidents to the cultural revolutions captured in a single image. Each entry is a deep-dive story about the art, the artist, the designer, and the moment that made it unforgettable.

DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY

Open the app to a freshly featured cover story. Browse by decade — from the psychedelic '60s to modern minimalism — or filter by genre to find exactly what you're looking for. Search by album, artist, or designer.

UNCOVER RANDOM GEMS

Tap "Reveal a Cover" and let the shuffle decide. Each reveal serves up a cover you might never have explored — complete with the full story behind it.

EXPLORE THE STORIES

Every cover includes:
- The full behind-the-scenes story of how it was made
- Designer and photographer credits
- High-quality cover art with gallery images
- One-tap links to Spotify, Apple Music, and vinyl
- Genre, decade, and related cover recommendations

BUILD YOUR COLLECTION

Save your favorite covers and build a personal collection of the album art that matters most to you.

STAY IN THE LOOP

Enable notifications to get a new cover story delivered to your phone. Never miss a great album.

PREMIUM FEATURES

Free users can browse, search, and explore every cover with story previews. Upgrade to Premium to unlock:
- Full-length stories on every cover
- Unlimited favorites
- Unlimited random reveals
- Ad-free experience

Behind the Covers is made for music lovers, vinyl collectors, design enthusiasts, and anyone who's ever stared at an album cover and wondered about the story behind it.

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## Key features

- Iconic album artwork stories
- Browse by decade and genre
- Search by album, artist, or designer
- High-quality cover art
- Links to music streaming services
- Save favorite covers
- Daily featured cover stories

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about Behind the Covers

### What is Behind the Covers?

Behind the Covers is an app that explores the stories and history behind iconic album artwork. It provides details on designers, creative processes, and cultural context for each cover.

### Does Behind the Covers have ads?

Yes, Behind the Covers contains advertisements. Users can remove ads by upgrading to the Premium subscription.

### What are the premium features in Behind the Covers?

Premium features include full-length stories for every cover, unlimited favorites, unlimited random reveals, and an ad-free experience.

### How much does Behind the Covers Premium cost?

Premium is available through a monthly subscription for $2.99 or a yearly subscription for $19.99.

### Can I listen to the music directly from Behind the Covers?

The app provides one-tap links to Spotify, Apple Music, and vinyl purchasing options, allowing you to easily access the associated music.

### How often are new covers added to Behind the Covers?

New covers are added regularly, and users can enable notifications to receive a new cover story delivered daily.

### What devices does Behind the Covers support?

Behind the Covers is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### What is the age rating for Behind the Covers?

The app has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for a general audience.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-19

Every cover story now includes full deep-dive sections: Visual Analysis, Historical Context, Legacy & Influence, and sources

Sign-in fixes and general polish

### 1.0 — 2026-03-07

No release notes.

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All apps by Brett Cassidy: https://appshunter.io/developer/1821458102

## Related topics

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