Which design is better?

You guys were a big help a couple months ago when I was working on a blog design. Now I'm designing a cover for my band. What do you think of these two? The song is called "1985" (in case that wasn't obvious). I'm going for the Peter Saville/Factory Records/New Order aesthetic.

the second one

The second one DESPERATELY needs a lot of kerning on the numbers, but otherwise is probably the better of the two in the Saville sense you're going for.

PS. You have good taste!

chas_m said:

The second one DESPERATELY needs a lot of kerning on the numbers, but otherwise is probably the better of the two in the Saville sense you're going for.

PS. You have good taste!

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Hey, thanks, right back at you. Here's a revamped one: simpler and more retro/referential. Is the composition OK?

Oooh, I like that one.

Thanks, me too :Blushing:

I'm in love with number 3. I'll be honest, one was my pick of the first two (aesthetically only, intent aside), but 3 takes the cake.