record sleeve

[/ˈrekərd sliːv/]
nounpl: record sleeves
capa de disco
1. A protective covering or jacket for a vinyl record, typically made of cardboard or paper, that displays artwork, album information, and credits
The artist designed an iconic record sleeve for the album that became as famous as the music itself.
O artista projetou uma capa de disco icônica para o álbum que se tornou tão famosa quanto a música em si.
2. The outer cardboard container of an LP or vinyl record
Collectors often value the condition of the record sleeve as much as the vinyl itself.
Os colecionadores frequentemente valorizam o estado da capa de disco tanto quanto o vinil em si.
Record sleeves became an important art form, especially during the 1960s-1980s when vinyl was the primary music format. Artists like Andy Warhol, Hipgnosis, and Storm Thorgerson created iconic sleeves that elevated them to collectible art objects. In Brazil, vinyl culture experienced a resurgence among music enthusiasts and collectors, making well-preserved record sleeves highly valued items among colecionadores de vinil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
album coveralbum jacketLP sleevecover art

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capa de disco
standard and widely used term
Brazil
encarte
alternative term, sometimes refers to insert materials
Portugal
capa de disco
same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard usage
Portugal
manga
alternative term sometimes used, literally means 'sleeve'

Related Words

vinyl recordalbum artworkgatefoldinner sleeveliner notesdiscography

Related Idioms & Phrases

judge a record by its sleeve
don't judge a record by its cover
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