Still, the record label suggested covering up the baby's genitals.

Barely anyone was bothered by the fact that the baby's penis was visible in the photo. The members of Nirvana - then a relatively unknown band - had themselves tried to pose underwater, but the photo with the baby swimming after a dollar bill convinced them all: the band, the label, the photographer. And so, Elden's father allowed his then 4-month-old baby to be photographed in water, resulting in one of the most famous album covers in music history. But the same sensitivity wasn't there 30 years ago. No one today would ever think of putting a naked baby on show like that.

For one, child abuse has been recognized around the world as a problem that needs to be taken seriously. That's how long Spencer Elden said he put up with being associated with the naked swimming baby on the cover of Nirvana's Nevermind album.Ī lot has changed in 30 years. The cover of Nirvana's 'Nevermind' album featured Spencer Elden Image: Geffen Records

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