Definition

1. Noun:
   • A protective sleeve for a phonograph record: A "record cover" is the cardboard or paper sleeve that holds and protects a vinyl phonograph record. Its primary function is to store the record and shield it from dust and scratches. It often features artwork, photographs, and information about the music.

Usage

• The term "record cover" specifically refers to the physical packaging for a vinyl record. It is used when discussing the object itself, its design, or its condition.
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Advanced Usage

• The design and artwork on a "record cover" are often considered a significant part of the artistic statement of an album. Collectors place high value on records with their original, undamaged covers.
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Variants and Related Words

• Album cover: A very common synonym, especially when referring to the packaging of a full-length LP (Long Play) record.
• Record sleeve: Another direct synonym. "Sleeve" emphasizes the protective, enclosing function.
• Jacket: A less common but sometimes used term, especially in a manufacturing or collecting context.
• Gatefold cover: A specific type of record cover that opens like a book, featuring additional artwork or information inside.

Synonyms

• Album sleeve
• LP jacket
• Vinyl sleeve

Related Phrases

• Mint condition cover: A phrase used by collectors to describe a record cover in perfect, like-new state.
• Original cover: Refers to the first-issue packaging, as opposed to a reprint or replacement.

Noun

1. a sleeve for storing a phonograph record