Vinyl Record Packaging: Run Hide Survive- Show Off
A 12- Layer screenprint which was included as part of the first Showoff 12″ vinyl record pressing in LA release by Sheffield based production duo RUN HIDE SURVIVE. The 12″ record sleeve is plain white with a central hole that reveals a of colorful spectrum of colors. Pull out the enclosed record to see the […]
Vinyl Packaging: Strong Arm Steady- In Search of Stoney Jackson
Artist: Strong Arm Steady Album: In Search Of Stoney Jackson Producer: Madlib Design: Lewis Heriz Year: 2010 Note: I love the lines, the texture, the colors, and the psychedelic urban feel of the whole Vinyl packaging. I also love the contrast of the front and back of the vinyl packaging- The front is overloaded with […]
Vinyl Packaging: Pet Shop Boys- Yes (Limited Edition)
Yes is the tenth studio album by British electronic dance music band Pet Shop Boys. This limited-edition vinyl packaging is collaboration between Mark Farrow and the Pet Shop Boys, and produced by The Vinyl Factory. It contains eleven tracks split over eleven separate super-heavyweight 200-gram custom vinyl pressing records in LA with covers made up […]
Featured Designer: Joshua Marc Levy
About Joshua Marc Levy: Joshua was born Jan 27- the same day as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Lewis Carroll. He graduated SVA with honors in 1998 and worked in Entertainment Advertising and the Record Industry afterward. Shortly after leaving SVA, he won many awards including Young Guns, Art Director’s Club and a “First Place Student […]
Vinyl Packaging: Bob Hund Fantastiskt
Would you buy a single worth $3,650? The Swedish rock band Bob Hund released their single Fantastiskt (fantastic) as a 12″ one copy vinyl record that only allows 30 playings. The record was placed on a turntable with the lyrics etched on the turntable lid. It sold on eBay for US $3,650 and became the […]
Vinyl Packaging: On – Your Naked Ghost Comes Back At Night
Sometimes our eyes get too used of seeing exaggerated designs that we don’t find them appealing anymore-they all just become one colorful blur. That is why ‘less is more’ works in music packaging. Put a plain packaging in a sea of colorful artwork and it would instantly get attention. Remember, a design doesn’t have to […]
Featured CD Packaging Designer: Sam Hayles aka DOSEprod
Sam Hayles is an independent art-director and graphic designer currently living in Scotland. He has been designing for 15 years and worked as a freelance designer since 2005 under the name ‘DOSE-productions‘ (DOSEprod). A lot of his works are music and art related, (working with musicians, bands and artists he can relate to). His core […]
Unified Manufacturing: Past Projects (Vinyl, CD, DVD)
Unified Manufacturing’s unique blend of products and services allow bands across the broad spectrum of music to reach more fans. We have done projects for Maroon 5, Tenacious D, Obama Campaign, Fear Factory, Nine Inch Nails, Testament, Black Angels, Herman Dune, Kataklysm, Tapped the Movie, and many others. Check em’ out! VINYL Attractive, unique, and […]
Featured CD Packaging Designer: Lindsey Faye Sherman
Hi Lindsey! Could you tell us something about yourself? I’ve always had the knack for creating colorful concepts and jarring composition either through fine arts or media based design. I studied graphic design at Maryland Institute College of Art, graduating in 2009 Magna Cum Laude. After graduating, I decided to travel west to San Diego, […]
Merch printing: 12 Things to know if it’s your first time
Band merch printing is easy, but you might commit some serious mistakes if you’re a first-timer. That’s why we’re here to give you tips and tricks to make your first batch truly exceptional. In this article, we’ll be listing down the things that you have to know about band merch printing. #1. THERE ARE A […]