2 album covers in our archive
The White Stripes is featured in Behind the Covers' archive with 2 album covers from the 2000s. Released across V2 Records, the artwork sits in the alternative, rock tradition. Each cover is documented in our archive with design notes covering hand drawn, circus, vintage, illustration, folk art, minimalist. Below you'll find the full story behind each The White Stripes cover — designers, photographers, label history, and the visual choices that defined the release.
Jack White drew inspiration from a 1960s circus poster to create one of rock's most playful covers. The vibrant red and pink elephant against stark white background perfectly captured the band's theatrical garage rock aesthetic while maintaining their strict three-color palette.
White Blood Cells by The White Stripes — album cover art and credits.
