The Rolling Stones' 'Undercover' Album Cover: Designer, Concept, and Hidden Meanings

The cover of the Rolling Stones’ 1983 album Undercover was designed by longtime collaborator Peter Corriston, with the striking close-up photograph taken by Hubert Kretzschmar. The image shows a woman’s face partially obscured by a red, mask-like cloth — her mouth covered, eyes wide and guarded. It’s a literal take on the