Peter Saville’s Sleek Sleeve Design
Ever wonder why a person decides to study design in the first place? Blame it on bedroom music collections.
Album cover art has long served to foster more appreciation for typography and design. But whether conscious or not, the output of UK’s Peter Saville in particular has likely impressed most current designers at some point. His most recognizable work focused on successful bands from Factory records in Manchester. But he generated a portfolio that continues to influence new design talent today.
Some compositions leverage typography as an essential element, while others eschew type altogether. The style can be cold, modern, and industrial. But you can’t say it’s not influential. In fact, the music from these sleeves is just about perfect for powering through all-night creative sessions. Is that purely coincidental?
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Joy Division “Unknown Pleasures” cover (vector-based homage), 1979
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Brian Eno & David Byrne “My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts” cover, 1980
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Joy Division “Closer” cover, 1980
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Roxy Music “Flesh+Blood” cover, 1980
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Roxy Music “Flesh+Blood” (photo by Neil Kirk), 1980
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New Order “Movement” cover, 1981
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New Order “Power Corruption & Lies” cover, 1983
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New Order “Power Corruption & Lies” back, 1983
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OMD “Dazzle Ships” cover unfolded, 1983
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New Order “Brotherhood” cover (reissue version), 1986
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New Order “Substance” cover, 1987
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New Order “Substance” insert 01, 1987
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New Order “Substance” insert 02, 1987
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On the Three Words that Drive Website Traffic & Leads:
“Business people need Magnetic Content to attract and engage.” —James Fortier
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New Order “True Faith” cover, 1987
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New Order “Fine Time” cover (12″), 1988
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New Order “Fine Time” cover (CD), 1988
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New Order “Fine Time” cover (12″ remix), 1988
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New Order “Technique” cover, 1989
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Electronic “Getting Away With It” cover, 1989
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Suede “Coming Up” cover, 1996
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On the Three Words that Drive Website Traffic & Leads:
“Business people need Magnetic Content to attract and engage.” —James Fortier
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Pulp “This Is Hardcore” gatefold (photo by Horst Diekgerdes), 1997
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New Order “Get Ready” cover, 2001
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Joy Division “Atmosphere” poster, 2006
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New Order & Joy Division, Total, 2011
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New Order, Lost Sirens, 2013
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OMD “English Electric”, 2013
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“Business people need Magnetic Content to attract and engage.” —James Fortier
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New Order, Music Complete, 2015
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