Instead of going for more common and conservative design choices, these album covers were not afraid to stand out. Some of these may actually have tried to be serious, but we can all agree they’re awfully funny. Ready to brighten up your day? Check out these unintentionally hilarious album covers below!

1. Their expressions on this album cover say it all.

Their expressions on this album cover say it all
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Combine that with the album title and you can tell this is a pretty good CD. Or not.

2. This much anticipated Knob Lick Upper 10,000's second album.

this much anticipated Knob Lick Upper 10,000's second album
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What can I say about this album cover? Nobody could have thought this title was anything but wrong…right?

3. This album cover shows that Millie Jackson likes to use the toilet a little bit more than she should.

This album cover shows that Millie Jackson likes to use the toilet a little bit more than she should.
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I can only imagine how they came up with this cover photo idea.

4. Believe it or not, this album actually sold 2.7 MILLION copies in Brazil.

Believe it or not, this album actually sold 2.7 MILLION copies in Brazil
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I can’t figure out if this looks awful or awesome, but with only 5-star reviews, I sure am super curious to listen to this fun-looking album.

5. This album cover shows some delights that should probably be kept in private.

This album cover shows some delights that should probably be kept in private
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For some reason this album cover makes me super uncomfortable – I wonder if it’s the mountain of spaghetti or Pat Cooper’s expression.

6. This awesome LP cover features magic lighters – IN SPACE.

This awesome LP cover features magic lighters – IN SPACE
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Whether one likes this music or not is purely a matter of opinion, but everybody can agree that this cover art is actually pretty awesome.

7. Can’t say anything about this album cover, except…. WHY?!

Can't say anything about this album cover, except…. WHY?!
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You know you became a hit when you can get away with a very unnecessary naked group pic as album cover.

8. You have to admit that Swamp Dogg casually riding a rat is a pretty convincing marketing strategy.

You have to admit that Swamp Dogg casually riding a rat is a pretty convincing marketing strategy
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If this cover photo doesn’t make you buy the album, nothing will.

9. The more you look at this album cover, the better it gets.

The more you look at this album cover, the better it gets
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The bizarre spacemen climbing up hot dogs on the moon makes this album almost unforgettable.

10. This cringe-worthy album cover by Jimmy Fallon that does not match all of its 5-star reviews. Or does it?

This cringe-worthy album cover by Jimmy Fallon that does not match all of its 5-star reviews. Or does it?
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Ok, this album cover was probably intentionally funny, but it still deserves a spot here. One just can’t take that expression seriously.

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