Elton John's Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy turned 50 this year, and we've got a stunning piece of its visual legacy available to purchase on Complex: a printed glossy lithograph of the original album artwork by renowned artist Alan Aldridge.
Released in May 1975, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy wasn't just another Elton John album. It was a deeply personal concept album that chronicled the early struggles of John and his longtime lyricist, Bernie Taupin, as they tried to break into the music industry.
The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making it the first album ever to enter the chart at the top position. Its cover art, created by British artist and illustrator Alan Aldridge, became just as legendary as the music itself. Aldridge's fantastical, surreal style perfectly captured the album's theatrical and autobiographical nature, depicting Elton and Bernie as larger-than-life characters in a whimsical landscape.
Where to buy Captain Fantastic 50th anniversary lithograph
If you're ready to add this piece to your collection, shop the Captain Fantastic lithograph on Complex.
