Alice Rawsthorn, in the New York Times, talks about the important role record covers play in our recollections of our favourite images.

Peter Saville explains what his sleeve for New Order's Power, Corruption and Lies means to him: "I've often thought that if 'Power, Corruption & Lies' had been a mediocre album, people might have said the cover was interesting, but they wouldn't have called it a classic. It's the fusion of great imagery and great music which makes them both seem much more memorable."

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Thanks to OMNY for spotting.

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