record packaging

[/ˈrekərd ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/]
nounpl: record packagings
embalagem de disco
1. The protective covering and presentation materials used to package vinyl records, CDs, or other recorded music formats for sale and distribution
The record packaging included a gatefold sleeve with artwork and liner notes.
A embalagem de disco incluía uma capa dupla com arte e notas do encarte.
2. The design and materials of the outer container for recorded music, including covers, sleeves, boxes, and inserts
Collectors value original record packaging from the 1970s for its artistic quality.
Os colecionadores valorizam a embalagem de disco original dos anos 70 pela sua qualidade artística.
3. The process of designing and producing protective containers for music records
Record packaging design has evolved significantly with digital music formats.
O design da embalagem de disco evoluiu significativamente com os formatos digitais de música.
Record packaging design is highly valued in both American and Brazilian vinyl communities. In the 1970s and 1980s, elaborate album artwork and gatefold sleeves were considered as important as the music itself. Brazilian collectors, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, maintain a strong appreciation for vintage packaging. The resurgence of vinyl records in recent years has renewed interest in high-quality record packaging design among both countries' music enthusiasts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
album packagingrecord sleevealbum coverrecord covermusic packaging

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
embalagem de disco
Standard term used across Brazil for record packaging and album covers
Rio de Janeiro
capa de disco
Common colloquial usage referring to the cover or outer sleeve
São Paulo
embalagem de vinil
Often used specifically for vinyl record packaging in this region
Portugal
embalagem de disco
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also sometimes 'capa de disco' for the cover specifically

Related Words

gatefold sleeveliner notesalbum artworkvinyl recordcompact discsleeve designrecord labelCD jewel case

Related Idioms & Phrases

judge a record by its cover
gatefold sophistication
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