Vinyl artwork is a conductor element in the way we perceive music. As important as the record wrapped within, good artwork must draw the listener into its universe, foreshadowing the content without revealing it to the core.
The tactile aspect of the record, its concept, materials and execution, helps encourage you to accept the fact that what you are holding is a piece of art. The following records are what we believe to be the best vinyl artwork of 2014.
10. Andy Stott ‘Faith In Strangers’ [Modern Love]
Artwork by Herbert Matter
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9. Lee Gamble ‘Kuang EP’ [PAN]
Artwork by Bill Kouligas and Kathryn Politis
8. Rezzett ‘Zootie’ [The Trilogy Tapes]
7. Traumprinz ‘All The Things’ [Giegling]
Artwork by Christoph Laurisch and Konstantin Knust
6. Khotin ’Hello World’ [Fauxpas Musik]
Artwork by Fallon Does and Alex Ketzer
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5. CW / A ‘Conducting The Method’ [Vakant]
Artwork by Kero
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4. Actress ‘Ghettoville’ Box Set [Werkdiscs]
Artwork by William Stein
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3. BARNT ‘His Name EP’ [Hinge Finger]
Artwork by Will Bankhead
2. Eric Copeland ‘Logo My Ego’ [LIES]
Artwork by Eric Copeland
1. Aphex Twin Syro Limited Edition [Warp Records]
Artwork by The Designers Republic
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