Licence to III (1986)
Date
1986
Credits
- Stephen Byram Art Director
- World B. Omés Artist
- Sunny Bak Photographer
- Ricky Powell Photographer
Format
- Album Art 588
Type of Work
- Finished work 5644
Dimensions
12 × 12 in
The cover art for the Beastie Boys' debut album, Licensed to Ill (1986), designed by artist Peter Corriston, is a striking visual that mirrors the album's rebellious spirit and genre-blending sound. It features a Boeing 727 airplane with the tail emblazoned with the band's logo, symbolizing their audacious entry into the music scene. The plane's damaged fuselage, trailing smoke, suggests a narrative of disruption and defiance, aligning with the album's themes of youthful rebellion and nonconformity.
Cover art by World B. Omés