Alex Steinweiss. The Inventor of the Modern Album Cover (German, French, English) (AP)

Art director Alex Steinweiss first created album cover art in 1940 and with it a new art form which would evolve to be as intrinsic a part of pop culture as the music itself. This Collector’s Edition showcases his unique combination of bold typography and elegant illustration which took the industry by storm and revolutionized the way records were sold.

Limited Collector’s Edition (No. 101–1,600)