Minimalist Music: Classic album covers broken down into minimalist poster designs

Here's a bit of fun for you. Can you guess the classic album covers from this minimalist poster series by London-based Australian designer and art director Nicholas Barclay? Using his trademark style, he has been playing around with the original musical artworks, breaking them down using only one or two shapes. Can you spot The Beatles, David Bowie and Primal Scream?

Deconstructing everything from famous logos to popular cult movies, Nick loves to present us with a challenge, making his designs as minimal as possible with only a hint of recognition.

Each print has the track listing from the album and the release date, artist and record label. To get your hands on one of these limited edition posters, keep an eye on Nick's online shop where he'll be releasing copies soon.

The Beatles – Abbey Road

The Beatles – Abbey Road

David Bowie – Aladdin Sane

David Bowie – Aladdin Sane

Green Day - American Idiot

Green Day - American Idiot

Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA

Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA

Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon

Nirvana - Nevermind

Nirvana - Nevermind

Blur - Parklife

Blur - Parklife

Ramones - Ramones

Ramones - Ramones

Daft Punk - Random Access Memories

Daft Punk - Random Access Memories

Primal Scream - Screamadelica

Primal Scream - Screamadelica

The Rolling Stones - Some Girls

The Rolling Stones - Some Girls

Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory?

Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory?

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