Classic rock album covers


Is it illegal to make copies of album covers and sell as art? I have made some really cool wall art ( I dont know what else to call it ) and my friends always want me to do their favorite old lps for them to put in their home, listening rooms and even their offices.

Is there such a thing as free domain after a period of years? Are most of these people even alive ( remember it was mostly the 70's) or does it go back to the evil empires ...the record lables. Would this infringe on copywrite laws?

I have a 60k color printer and access to all paper stocks for a really impressive look ...

Give me some advice

Kelton
kelton

Showing 2 responses by lugnut

My favorite cover art is by Roger Huyssen. I'm pretty certain that Twl's "Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano" is done by this artist. I have Bellson, Brown and Smith's "Intensive Care" as another example of his work. He sells his work through his website so I would think he would care. I also love Pure Prarie League covers. Just my two cents. Anyway, Twl, wanna part with the Bolling/Rampal? I'll give you a bag of dried peach seeds for it. Rel, am I lucky to have survived the 70's or what? ;)
Theduke,

There were two versions of the Mom's Apple Pie cover. The first was without the black suits looking in the window. They were added after some hassle with authorities. The addition of a tear running down the woman's cheek was also added at the same time. I have both.