From Abbey Road to Paul’s Boutique, some seemingly innocuous places have been so immortalised by the iconic record sleeves that bear their image that they’ve become destinations in their own right. We hopped on Google Maps to bring you 28 real life locales that adorn some of your favourite records, and where to find them.
Many of these locations where album covers were photographed still exist and can be visited today, making this video a must-see for music fans, vinyl collectors, and travelers.
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Bob Dylan, 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' (1963)
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan's cover photo was taken on Jones and West 4th Street in New York City, not far from where Dylan lived at the time. It looks pretty much the same today, though the rent's much higher.
Led Zeppelin, 'Houses of the Holy' (1973)
You won't find the strange-looking children from the cover of Led Zeppelin's Houses of the Holy in the real world. The electric orange sky isn't there either. But you can see the rock steps at Giant's Causeway in Ireland.
Led Zeppelin, 'Physical Graffiti' (1975)
Take a walk down St. Marks Place in New York City and you'll see the building that graced the cover of 1975's Physical Graffiti. It's also the building seen in the Rolling Stones' "Waiting on a Friend" video.
