5 Key Facts About Patti Smith's Horses

Recorded in 17 days The album was recorded from September 2 to 18, 1975, at Electric Lady Studios in New York City.

Released in fall 1975 Arista Records released Horses on November 10, 1975.

Produced by John Cale Former Velvet Underground member John Cale produced the album.

A landmark punk album Horses is widely considered one of the first punk rock albums and a major influence on the genre.

Features a classic cover The iconic cover photo, taken by Robert Mapplethorpe, shows Smith in a white shirt with a jacket slung over her shoulder.