LP sleeve

[/ɛl piː sliːv/]
nounpl: LP sleeves
capa de LP
1. The cardboard or paper cover that holds and protects a vinyl record album (LP - Long Playing record), typically 12 inches square
The LP sleeve featured stunning artwork by a famous illustrator.
A capa do LP apresentava uma arte impressionante de um ilustrador famoso.
2. The protective outer jacket of a long-playing vinyl record, often containing album information, credits, and lyrics
Collectors often preserve LP sleeves in perfect condition to maintain the album's value.
Os colecionadores frequentemente preservam capas de LP em perfeito estado para manter o valor do álbum.
LP sleeves are highly valued by vinyl collectors and music enthusiasts in both Brazil and the USA. The artwork and design of LP sleeves became an important art form in the 1960s-1980s, with famous artists creating iconic covers. In Brazil, the vinyl culture experienced resurgence in the 2000s, making LP sleeve collecting a popular hobby. The term 'capa de LP' is commonly used in Brazilian music communities, record stores, and among DJs and collectors who appreciate vintage vinyl culture.
NYC Slang
wax jacket
Synonyms / Sinônimos
album coverrecord sleevegatefoldjacket

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capa de LP
Most common translation; widely understood among music enthusiasts
Brazil
capa de vinil
Alternative term emphasizing the vinyl record format
Brazil
encarte
Sometimes used to refer to the inner insert with lyrics and credits
Portugal
capa do LP
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; collectors' terminology

Related Words

vinyl recordLPalbum artgatefold sleeveinner sleeve

Related Idioms & Phrases

judging a record by its sleeve
collectible LP sleeve
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