Graphic designer Vaughan Oliver, who created album covers for bands the Pixies, Cocteau Twins and The Breeders, has passed away at age 62.
Oliver was best known for the numerous covers he designed for independent British record label 4AD, where he created the majority of its album artwork between 1982 and 1998 via the graphic design studios 23 Envelope and v2.
Oliver designed album covers for the record label 4AD. Photo is by Luca Giorietto.
"There was no one else like him," said the record label.
"Without Vaughan, 4AD would not be 4AD and it's no understatement to say that his style also helped to shape graphic design in the late 20th century," they added.
"He gave both us as a label and our musicians an identity and a voice." Graphic designer Adrian Shaughnessy said Oliver passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family.
Album cover for Doolittle by the Pixies, designed by Vaughan Oliver.
Fans of Oliver from the British design community are mourning his passing on social media.
"Thank you for the elegantly surreal album covers," tweeted design critic Alice Rawsthorn.
Graphic designer Michael Bierut, partner at Pentagram, described Oliver as "a brilliant designer who defined a generation".

Sunburst and Snowblind: possibly the best title and most certainly the most beautiful artwork of any record. I lost myself in this and so much of his work. RIP the great Vaughan Oliver. pic.twitter.com/AK8PkFct0K
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