Articles — album art

Album cover art is one of the most captivating and influential forms of visual culture in the last century. From the birth of vinyl to the digital era, the art on record sleeves has often been as iconic and memorable as the music itself. For collectors and music enthusiasts, album covers tell a visual story that enhances the experience of listening, transcending the confines of audio to become lasting works of art. Beyond their aesthetic value, many classic album covers have fascinating backstories and high levels of collectability, making them cultural treasures. The Art and Innovation of Album Covers Album...

In the digital age, music has become more accessible than ever before. With the click of a button or a voice command, we can summon our favorite tunes from a vast ocean of songs. While the convenience of streaming services and digital downloads has undoubtedly revolutionized the way we consume music, it has also ushered in the decline of a once-beloved art form: album art.For many music enthusiasts, the album cover was an integral part of the listening experience. It was a tangible representation of the artist's vision, an extension of the music itself. Each album cover was a miniature...

Album art helped define the arrival of new music during its heyday, which ran roughly from the later 60s to the 80s when vinyl albums ruled music sales worldwide. While smaller formats such as cassettes, CDs and later streaming imposed size and format limitations on artwork since then, the contributions of visual artists to herald the arrival of new music is still fondly remembered by many. One of the most prolific groups of artists worked under the name Hipgnosis. The main partners behind Hipgnosis were Peter Christopherson, Aubrey Powell and Storm Thorgerson. Freelance designers Richard Evans, George Hardie and Richard Manning...