album jacket

[ˈælbəm ˈdʒækɪt]
nounpl: album jackets
capa de álbum
1. The outer protective covering or sleeve of a vinyl record or CD album, typically containing artwork, photographs, and text information about the music and artists
The album jacket featured stunning artwork by a renowned illustrator.
A capa do álbum apresentava arte impressionante de um ilustrador renomado.
2. The cardboard or paper case that holds and protects a music recording, often serving as a canvas for album art and design
Collectors often value rare vinyl records with original album jackets in pristine condition.
Os colecionadores costumam valorizar discos de vinil raros com capas de álbum em perfeito estado.
The album jacket became an important art form in the 1960s-1980s, with iconic designs becoming as memorable as the music itself. In Brazilian music culture, capas de álbum by artists like Tom Jobim and Gilberto Gil are celebrated as significant works of visual art. With the decline of physical media, album jackets have become collectible items and nostalgic symbols of the vinyl era.
NYC Slang
cover
Synonyms / Sinônimos
album coverrecord sleeveLP jacketcover art

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capa de álbum
most common and standard term used across Brazil
General Brazilian
capa do disco
alternative form emphasizing the record itself
Portugal
capa do álbum
similar to Brazilian usage, standard term in European Portuguese

Related Words

album coverartworkvinyl recordCD caseliner notessleeve design

Related Idioms & Phrases

judge a record by its cover
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