{"id":73966,"date":"2024-12-23T13:47:20","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T02:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elements.blog-cms.envato.net\/?p=52582"},"modified":"2026-02-02T15:32:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T04:32:05","slug":"album-cover-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/album-cover-art","title":{"rendered":"Album cover art &#038; the vinyl resurgence\u2014mastering the art of album cover design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We live in a world where fashion, food trends, and design styles make comebacks every now and then. And music is no different\u2014in recent years, we&#8217;ve seen a revival of vinyl. This comeback has created a diverse group of collectors, music fans, audiophiles, DJs, store owners, and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We could list many reasons why we love vinyl: great sound quality, the nostalgic feel, the sensory experience, and how cool that turntable looks in your living room. But a key element of vinyl&#8217;s timeless success is clear: <a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/c\/graphic-templates\/s\/album-cover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">album cover art<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vinyl and an iconic album cover art go hand in hand. In this article, we\u2019ll explore how these two elements play a big role in shaping a growing industry and creating the ultimate musical experience for fans and listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are the sales of vinyl records on the rise?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The music industry is evolving rapidly\u2014especially with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk-england-humber-67805193\" target=\"_blank\">four-fifths<\/a> of recorded music now consumed via streaming\u2014and many artists still struggle to receive fair compensation for their hard work. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/tiktok-music-industry\" target=\"_blank\">Popular apps like TikTok<\/a>, where many artists are being discovered, often fail to provide adequate pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for the first time in 20 years, physical <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/physical-music-sales-set-for-first-increase-in-20-years-3775262\" target=\"_blank\">music sales are going up<\/a>\u2014not just among older generations but also among younger ones, who are embracing the vinyl craze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_vvJWQNTor\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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Since April 2007, fans around the world have been celebrating independently owned record stores. Several vinyl records are released specifically for this event, giving fans the chance to buy special collectibles. One-time releases from 2024 included songs from artists like <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/best-super-bowl-ads\">Sabrina Carpenter<\/a>, Kate Bush, David Bowie, The Doors, Elton John, Sonic Youth, and Chappell Roan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vinyl&#8217;s popularity during the pandemic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During times of lockdown, people began discovering new hobbies at home. With a yearning for nostalgia and tangibility, vinyl filled those needs. If this industry was already growing before COVID-19, the 2020 pandemic helped boost sales even further. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/vinyl-album-demand-pandemic-slowdown-industry-supply\/\" target=\"_blank\">The RIAA stated<\/a> that the vinyl craze made $626 million in 2020, a 46% increase in sales over 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the pandemic, little rituals kept people happy during the difficult months. For some, it was having <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/create-a-vinyl-record-and-80s-album-cover--vector-4870\" target=\"_blank\">vinyl records<\/a> delivered. People loved opening their package, checking the album cover art, taking the record out, putting it on the turntable, and just listening to the music. It was a simple but satisfying way to spend those long, confined days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, some people got so into collecting vinyl that it became more than just a hobby. It\u2019s now something they regularly budget for and are constantly adding to their collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-LG6wTIYE0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-LG6wTIYE0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Music fans crave a deeper connection with the bands and artists they love, and it\u2019s hard to achieve that with music streams. Physical formats provide that sense of closeness\u2014almost like holding a piece of the artist in your hands. And, of course, if the audio quality is great, that\u2019s even better. And the return to analog isn\u2019t just about vinyl; cassettes have made a surprising comeback as well. According to Luminate, a data analytics company that tracks music consumption across formats, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/cassette-tapes-comeback-taylor-swift-artists\/\" target=\"_blank\">cassettes<\/a> went \u201cfrom 81,000 U.S. sales in 2015 to 440,000 last year, a 443% increase&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Billie-Eilish-Cassette-Collection.jpg\" alt=\"Billie Eilish Cassette Collection. \" class=\"wp-image-89304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Billie-Eilish-Cassette-Collection.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Billie-Eilish-Cassette-Collection-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Billie-Eilish-Cassette-Collection-768x651.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Younger generations are drawn to this compact audio format. It&#8217;s portable, more affordable than vinyl, and, for many, entirely new. Both independent bands and bigger names are experimenting with it, and it&#8217;s only a matter of time until this format becomes more popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vinyl gets a boost from Taylor Swift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/articles\/behind-the-fonts-and-symbolism-of-taylor-swift--cms-108485?\" target=\"_blank\">Taylor Swift\u2019s influence<\/a> has boosted vinyl and cassette sales in recent years. Her last album, <em>The Tortured Poets Department<\/em>, <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">sold 859,000 units in its largest sales week in modern&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/taylor-swift-vinyl-sales-from-nothing-historic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">history<\/a><\/span>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/taylor-swift-vinyl-sales-from-nothing-historic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Billboard reports<\/a> that \u201cSwift has the top four biggest vinyl sales weeks in history&#8230; reflecting not just the industry-wide popularity boom for the format, but her own evolving strategy and emphasis on physical media and fan-focused collectibles.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CY9CKviIeIX\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, Taylor Swift is responsible for two best-selling cassettes of 2023. Data from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereogum.com\/2252539\/best-selling-cassettes-2023-taylor-swift-guardians-of-the-galaxy\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Billboard reveals<\/a> that <em>1989 (Taylor\u2019s Version) <\/em>and<em> Speak Now (Taylor\u2019s Version)<\/em>, sold 17,500 and 11,500 copies respectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swift served as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/recordstoreday.com\/AMBASSADORS\" target=\"_blank\">Record Store Day\u2019s<\/a> global ambassador in 2022, stating, \u201cRecord stores are so important because they help to perpetuate and foster music-loving as a passion&#8230; Those people and shops have had a rough few years, and we need to support these small businesses more now than ever\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-ukg4-analog-is-here-to-stay\">Analog art is here to stay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People really love nostalgia, and it\u2019s all around us. Customers want to connect with things they missed out on, while those who experienced them want to relive those memories. That\u2019s what\u2019s happening with vinyl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_5SszjtorI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_5SszjtorI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vinyl or cassette, it doesn\u2019t matter which one you choose\u2014these formats offer something completely different from the streaming services we all know by now. Without the option to shuffle tracks or skip songs, people have to take the time to listen to an album, creating a deeper connection with the artist and their work\u2014something you don\u2019t get as much these days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-5bki-album-cover-design-is-the-art-form-of-our-era\">Is album cover design this era&#8217;s art form?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying a vinyl record feels like owning a piece of art. An <a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/c\/graphic-templates\/s\/album-cover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">album cover design<\/a> is the first thing people see, so it represents the music itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Album-cover-designs.jpg\" alt=\"album cover compilation\" class=\"wp-image-89305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Album-cover-designs.jpg 820w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Album-cover-designs-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Album-cover-designs-768x507.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credits: <strong>1.<\/strong> <em>Edge of Saturday Night (Limited Edition Vinyl)<\/em> by The Blessed Madonna &amp; Kylie Minogue: Warner Music UK Limited, Megaverse Limited.<strong> 2.<\/strong> <em>Un Verano Sin Ti<\/em> by Bad Bunny: Rimas Entertainment. <strong>3.<\/strong> <em>Elvis Presley<\/em> by Elvis Presley: Sony Music Entertainment. <strong>4. <\/strong><em>Future Nostalgia<\/em> by Dua Lipa: Warner Records UK. <strong>5.<\/strong> <em>Oil of Every Pearl&#8217;s Un-Insides<\/em> by Sophie: MSMSMSM INC \/ Future Classic \/ Transgressive. <strong>6.<\/strong> <em>Purple Rain<\/em> by Prince: NPG Records \/ Warner Records Inc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A great album cover grabs attention and makes people want to check out the music, connect with the album, and ultimately boost sales. While marketing and aesthetics work hand in hand, there\u2019s always an artistic vision behind album cover art, elevating it beyond just commercial appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/c\/design\/design-trends\">design trends<\/a> that come up when designing an album cover, but each album still features a unique artistic choice. It\u2019s rare that different pieces of album cover art will look the same\u2014unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/how-to-make-the-pulp-fiction-movie-poster--cms-107184?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">movie posters<\/a>, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-iehn-album-cover-art-and-what-makes-it-special\">What makes album cover art so special?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, almost anything can be an album cover. But what makes a good one? While personal preferences are subjective, there are key design principles to consider that can help an album cover stand out. It\u2019s not an easy task!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few elements commonly found in famous album cover art:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-5rc5-theme-story\">Theme &amp; story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider the album&#8217;s main topic or theme. What messages do the songs convey, and what visual elements best represent these themes? Turning the album\u2019s story into eye-catching and memorable cover art is essential for making it a hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"654\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lemonade.jpg\" alt=\"lemonade album cover\" class=\"wp-image-89306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lemonade.jpg 654w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lemonade-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lemonade-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Lemonade<\/em> by Beyonc\u00e9 (2016). Credit: Parkwood Entertainment LLC \/ Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyonc\u00e9 goes real deep in <em>Lemonade<\/em>, touching on themes like infidelity, Black feminism, African American culture and identity, personal growth, resilience, and empowerment. Plus, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/photos\/30-best-worst-album-covers-of-2016\/8-1-beyonce-lemonade\/\" target=\"_blank\">Billboard<\/a> named <em>Lemonade<\/em> as having the best album cover art of 2016\u2014and they\u2019re definitely right about that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-ef3s-color\">Color<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best album cover art features a consistent and memorable color scheme. Using color is another powerful way of portraying a mood or vibe that captures the essence of the album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these colorful album cover designs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Color-in-album-covers.jpg\" alt=\"colorful album cover designs\" class=\"wp-image-89307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Color-in-album-covers.jpg 650w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Color-in-album-covers-300x293.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit:<strong> 1. <\/strong><em>Igor <\/em>by Tyler, the Creator Credit: Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment. <strong>2.<\/strong> <em>Melodrama<\/em> by Lorde: Universal Music New Zealand Limited. <strong>3. <\/strong><em>Impossible Princess<\/em> by Kylie Minogue: BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited. <strong>4.<\/strong> <em>Currents<\/em> by Tame Impala: Modular Recordings, under exclusive license to Universal Music Australia Pty.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-tqk9-composition\">Composition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How elements are placed in an image is also an important consideration when designing an album cover. Following the <strong>rule of thirds<\/strong> can be a good starting point, which basically is dividing an image into nine parts with two horizontal and two vertical lines. Placing key elements along these lines or intersections will give the album cover art balance and draw attention to the key parts of the composition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are four examples from some famous album cover art designs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Composition-in-album-covers.jpg\" alt=\"album cover composition\" class=\"wp-image-89308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Composition-in-album-covers.jpg 655w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Composition-in-album-covers-300x293.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <strong>1.<\/strong> <em>Desire, I Want to Turn Into You<\/em> by Caroline Polachek: Perpetual Novice <strong>2.<\/strong> <em>Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea<\/em> by PJ Harvey: Universal Island Records Ltd. A Universal Music Company. <strong>3. <\/strong><em>GUTS <\/em>by Olivia Rodrigo: Geffen Records. <strong>4.<\/strong> <em>Titanic Rising <\/em>by Weyes Blood: Sub Pop Records.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We love these cool album cover designs by Caroline Polachek, PJ Harvey, Olivia Rodrigo, and Weyes Blood. You can see the rule of thirds applied magnificently, along with all the other design principles we\u2019ve discussed when it comes to designing an album cover.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-iq3v-an-album-cover-wall-is-art\">The rise of album cover walls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Decorating a wall can be tricky. We often consider art pieces when planning our design. Sure, you could go for one of those high-tech frame TVs that display art when they&#8217;re off\u2014because who doesn\u2019t want to have a digital Van Gogh on their wall? But nothing really compares to putting together an album cover wall with the art of your favorite records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BxXeyhIh7tJ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BxXeyhIh7tJ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; 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padding: 0px; text-align: left;\"><em>Carpenters&nbsp;<\/em>by<\/span> The Carpenters: A&amp;M <strong>8. <\/strong><em>Days Are Gone&nbsp;<\/em>by Haim: Polydor. <strong>9.<\/strong><em> All I Can Do<\/em> by Dolly Parton: RCA Victor.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Designing an album cover is truly an art form. For some, these covers are considered art pieces that deserve to be displayed at home, forming a unique album cover wall with art, especially if it\u2019s a record that took ages to find. For many, vinyl isn\u2019t just about listening; it\u2019s a way to showcase appreciation for a particular album. This not only sparks conversations with friends but also displays the current music that the household is enjoying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-ei1v-its-a-collectors-world\">Collecting album covers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Collectors and vinyl records are a perfect match, and collectors are key to the vinyl industry. They&#8217;re more than just fans\u2014they help keep the market alive and growing. Their love for vinyl has been a major factor in its comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collecting records isn\u2019t just about owning <a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/the-power-of-album-cover-art-from-the-earliest-to-the-most-controversial--cms-108509\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cool album cover designs<\/a> and listening to high-quality music. It\u2019s about being part of a vibrant community that celebrates vinyl through record fairs and swap meets, fostering connections and sharing a love of music. 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many collectors share an obsession with finding a hidden gem\u2014a piece of music that reshapes their collection and expands their taste. This search is called by some<em> crate digging<\/em>, and it&#8217;s an extreme sport among vinyl lovers. Whether it\u2019s at record stores or yard sales, <em>crate digging <\/em>is all about looking through stacks of records in hopes of discovering something special. It&#8217;s in these unexpected places that rare and magical vinyl can be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3olt-marketing-ties\">The link between album cover design and marketing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Music and creative album cover design are often shaped by the demands and strategies of a big marketing machine. This is hard to ignore\u2014both labels and artists need constant income to survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the music industry, some marketing moves lead to even more album cover designs. Remixes, deluxe editions, re-releases, bonus tracks, and alternate versions usually follow after the album\u2019s first release. Labels use these strategies to maximize the success of an album when it\u2019s doing well. But if sales are low, they\u2019re less likely to spend on extra content, even if fans are asking for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Artists like The Weeknd, Taylor Swift, and <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/anti-design-trend\">Charli XCX<\/a> have released various album covers and vinyl variants, including both original and colorful pressings. While this can be exciting for fans, it often leads to them spending more to collect every version. This approach can turn vinyl into a merchandising item rather than just a way to enjoy the music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-vcui-when-music-goes-plastic\">Life in plastic\u2014it&#8217;s not so fanatastic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, releasing so many versions and creating multiple album cover designs can have a negative impact on the environment. Manufacturing multiple vinyl variants increases plastic waste and energy consumption. Each variant requires new production runs, which can aggravate the environmental concerns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Plastic-music.jpg\" alt=\"vinyl variants\" class=\"wp-image-89311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Plastic-music.jpg 616w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Plastic-music-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Red Splatter vinyl and BioVinyl, the latter offering a responsible PVC supply chain and about 90% CO\u2082 savings. Manufactured by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optimal-media.com\/en\/press\/biovinyl\/\" target=\"_blank\">Optimal Media<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Billie Eilish and Coldplay are taking steps to support the environment. They\u2019re using recycled vinyl, selecting eco-friendly packaging, and choosing plant-based inks along with water-based varnish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-w7un-recreating-the-vibe-of-an-album-cover-art\">How to recreate the vibe of album cover art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re collecting, listening, or just showing off some album art on your wall, vinyl records give you something special that digital music can\u2019t. They bring back that real, hands-on connection to music\u2014a way to step away from the endless digital noise, AI, and social media. Sometimes, it\u2019s nice to just slow down, drop the needle, and take a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"toc-4xvq-we-want-to-share-our-passion-for-music-with-you-in-this-section-well-give-you-some-ideas-from-envato-to-help-you-recreate-one-of-the-most-famous-album-cover-art-from-this-year-the-brat\u00a0album-cover-by-charli-xcx\">We want to share our passion for music with you, so let&#8217;s <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">review some ideas from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Envato<\/a>&nbsp;to help you recreate one of this year&#8217;s most famous album covers: Charli XCX&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/anti-design-trend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Brat<\/em><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/anti-design-trend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;album cover<\/a><\/span>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-dNY0pIczx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Brat<\/em> album cover is pretty minimalist, but when you listen to the music and lyrics, you can find tons of themes and inspiration for designing an album cover or even a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/how-to-create-a-psychedelic-chromatica-ball-poster--cms-93673?\" target=\"_blank\">music poster<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the mood board for the <em>Brat<\/em> album cover-inspired design we&#8217;re going to create. We\u2019ve pulled together elements from Charli XCX\u2019s songs &#8220;Apple&#8221; and &#8220;Sympathy Is a Knife.&#8221; We&#8217;ve included a photo of a girl with an edgy, effortless look and dark hair similar to Charli\u2019s, as well as a matching font and complementary design elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Recreating-the-vibe.jpg\" alt=\"mood board for the Brat album cover-inspired design\" class=\"wp-image-89312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Recreating-the-vibe.jpg 652w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Recreating-the-vibe-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not use <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Envato assets to help you recreate the vibe of the&nbsp;<em>Brat<\/em>&nbsp;album cover? Envato offers a wide range of design assets, including&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/fonts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fonts<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/graphics\/textures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">textures<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/photos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stock photos<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/graphics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">graphics<\/a>, and&nbsp;<\/span>more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"toc-509h-after-a-few-attempts-this-is-what-we-came-up-with-we-really-enjoyed-creating-this-design-inspired-on-the-brat-album-cover-and-feel-that-it-captures-the-albums-vibe\">Here&#8217;s what we came up with using the assets below\u2014go ahead, give it a try, and unleash your creative side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Result-1.jpg\" alt=\"Brat album cover\" class=\"wp-image-89313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Result-1.jpg 577w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Result-1-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-product-embed elements-product-embed--carousel elements-product-embed--has-info\">\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info\">\n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-left\">\n                    <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__title\">\n                        Unlimited creative assets. 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