Poster Clowns. Why does it always have to be clowns? (From a 1950s LP.)
Clowns. Why does it always have to be clowns? (From a 1950s LP.)
Mercury via Discogs

13 horrifying classical album covers for Halloween

Take a tour with us through the classical record bins of yore for 13 album covers delightfully suited for Halloween. They range from truly frightening to "what were they thinking?" See for yourself which are tricks and which are treats in the gallery below.

This article includes contributions by Ryan Lohr and Vaughn Ormseth.

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