Is there any more perfect marriage than that of a flawless record and an iconic album cover? Far from just LP delivery vehicles, album covers have become a medium for musicians to further express their vision, often in collaboration with some of the world’s most famous visual artists.
From the Velvet Underground’s banana à la Warhol to a purple-suited Prince astride a motorcycle, from Biggie’s baby stand-in to The Beatles crossing Abbey Road, the most enduring albums are as visually striking as they are sonically significant.
Here are some of our team’s favorites (including a few designed by friends of the firm).
Artwork by Michael Rios
Artwork by Jesse Kanda
Artwork by Julian Opie
Artwork by Brent Rollins
Artwork by Filip Ćustić
Artwork by Daniel Arsham
Artwork by Robert Mapplethorpe
Artwork by Luis Perez