The gatefold album sleeve was designed by photographer Phil Franks who was commissioned by Virgin Records. A long time friend and collaborator of prominent graphic artist Barney Bubbles, Franks asked Bubbles to do the layout of the sleeve, and lettering, to show his photographs as he himself printed them, i.e.
The gatefold album cover was designed by photographer Phil Franks, who worked with Virgin Records.  He enlisted the help of graphic artist Barney Bubbles, a long-time friend, to create the layout and lettering for the cover, allowing Franks' own photographs to be showcased in their original form.