Big Brother & The Holding Company. Cheap Thrills (1968, Columbia Records). Cover art by R. Crumb. Vinyl Long Play (LP) Record.

Height 12.5 in., Width 12.5 in. Big Brother and the Holding Company, Cheap Thrills, 1968, Columbia Records. This landmark psychedelic rock album features the iconic cover art illustrated by R. Crumb, whose underground comic style became inseparable from the visual identity of the era. Widely regarded as one of the defining releases of the late 1960s counterculture movement, the album captures the raw energy and powerful vocals that propelled the band to national prominence. The comic strip style cover, filled with bold graphics and satirical imagery, remains one of the most recognizable album designs in rock history. Original 1968 pressings are highly sought after by collectors for both their musical and artistic significance. This example represents an important piece of American music history and an enduring symbol of the psychedelic era.