Motown Records Iconic Album Covers (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: Motown's Most Iconic Album Covers
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Berry Gordy attends Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Berry Gordy attends Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

Three years ago, music industry veteran Berry Gordy celebrated 50 years since he took out a $800 loan from his family to launch Motown Records in Detroit. Since its inception, the iconic label has birthed the careers of many legendary greats who have made their impact on music history.

In celebration of Gordy’s 83rd birthday, we gathered 15 memorable Motown album covers from the label’s heyday. With such a vast catalog to choose from we may have omitted a few, but let us know your favorites in the comments section below.

Iconic Motown Records Album Covers

Iconic Motown Records Album Covers

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