A Brief History of Album Covers, 2017. The Who “The Who Sell Out” [1968] Demonstrating how album art can work on a number of different levels, #thewhosellout was recorded and released at a time when the group actually were appearing in radio jingles advertising various consumer products. Conceived as something of an in-joke, the front sleeve sees #rogerdaltrey in a bath of beans holding a giant tin of Heinz Baked Beans aloft, with the quote ‘Thanks to #heinzbakedbeans everyday is a super day’ beneath him. #petetownshend, #keithmoon and #johnentwistle are promoting their respective products, while the album itself was full of fake radio jingles poking fun at the band’s own real careers as radio advertisers. #rockandroll #thesixties #thewho #deccarecords https://www.instagram.com/p/CW9z0hurHkW/?utm_medium=tumblr
