Album Cover Makeovers

Madonna’s True Blue album cover, released in 1986, is much more tame than its predecessor, 1984’s racy Like A Virgin. The artwork captures a subtle headshot of the superstar with a close-cropped hairdo, her eyes closed and light makeup. The songs from the album – “Papa Don’t Preach,” “Open Your Heart” and “La Isla Bonita” – have been described as her most girlie. She returned to eccentric for her 1987 soundtrack, Who’s That Girl. Follow Billy ... more 

Madonna’s True Blue album cover, released in 1986, is much more tame than its predecessor, 1984’s racy Like A Virgin. The artwork captures a subtle headshot of the superstar with a close-cropped hairdo, her eyes closed and light makeup. The songs from the album – “Papa Don’t Preach,” “Open Your Heart” and “La Isla Bonita” – have been described as her most girlie. She returned to eccentric for her 1987 soundtrack, Who’s That Girl. Follow Billy Johnson Jr. on Facebook, Twitter. less