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Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z — album cover art

Reasonable Doubt

Jay-Z · 1996

Licensed to Ill by Beastie Boys — album cover art

Licensed to Ill

Beastie Boys · 1986

Ride the Lightning by Metallica — album cover art

Ride the Lightning

Metallica · 1984

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