From the personal collection of legendary rock photographer Barry Feinstein—an original vintage album cover test print proof for the 1980 stereo reissue of Bob Dylan's groundbreaking album The Times They Are a-Changin' (Columbia, JC 8905). Printed on slick lightweight stock with printer's marks in the borders, the proof measures 13 x 13.25 folded, opening to 26.25 x 13.25. The front features Feinstein's enduring portrait of the artist with title and track listing; the reverse is imprinted with "11 Outlined Epitaphs by Bob Dylan," with Feinstein's photo credit at bottom left. In fine condition, with a roughly trimmed bottom edge.
Barry Feinstein’s photograph for the cover of The Times They Are A-Changin’ captures Bob Dylan at a pivotal moment, both in his career and in the shifting landscape of 1960s America. Taken in stark black and white, the image presents Dylan with a solemn, almost defiant expression, his face slightly shadowed, emphasizing the raw seriousness of the album's themes. Feinstein’s minimalist composition—no background distractions, just 22-year-old Dylan and the weight he carries—mirrors the stripped-down folk sound and the prophetic urgency of the songs. The photo has since become iconic, embodying not just a young artist on the cusp of greatness, but also the mood of an era restless for change.
From the personal collection of Barry Feinstein and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from his estate.
