I can't think of an album cover that has inspired me more.
My first copy of Brotherhood, and my first exposure to New Order, was via a badly dubbed tape casette. I recall the tape just had 'Brotherhood' scrawled on it, with no mention of the band. I played it to death. When I finally saw the album in a shop, I was sold.
I've always considered Peter Saville's work for New Order to be some of the most tasteful and respectful work around.
Care to share a favorite? Please cite the artist, if possible.
Yours:
briandmyers: by Roger Dean, Yes
thenewgreen: by Rostand Batmanglij and Asher Sarlin, Discovery
ecib: typeface by Wim Crouwel, design by Saville Associates, Joy Division
sounds_sound: More Songs About Buildings and Food, by Jimmy de Sana, Talking Heads