The album cover has been around since the days of vinyl, so it comes as no surprise that in the decades it's existed, there's been many album cover innovations to have arise. From album art-inspired scarves to album covers made entirely out of LEGO, artists, fans and people in industry have found countless ways to re-imagine their favorite CD packaging.
One definite stand out from these album cover innovations is the edible bento boxes which set out to recreate album cover artwork with delectable Japanese foods. My favorite feature of the bunch however has to be 'Enigmatic Afterparty Art' since the pictures highlighted, as well as the album mentioned in the article, work harmoniously to take listeners on a euphoric journey.
Implications - Consumers often rely on a product's packaging as an indicator of the product's overall quality. They're likely to purchase an item that's aesthetically pleasing over an item that seems generic. Corporations wanting to differentiate themselves from their competition may consider elaborate packaging that greatly differs from their peers'.
36 Album Cover Innovations
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Gothic Album Artwork
Lady Gaga 'The Fame Monster' Shows the Dark Side of Fame
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8-Bit Album Makeovers
Sound of Design Creates Digital Versions of Classic Album Covers
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Jedi Album Covers
The Star Wars Record Shop Mashes Music with The Force
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Cassette Tape Artwork
Sami Havia Gives Old Tapes New Purpose
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Wizard Rock Covers
Next Movie's Harry Potter Classic Album Covers are Bad to the Bone
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Mix 'n' Match Album Covers
Christian Marclay Blends & Remixes Classic Covers
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Covered-Up Pop Stars
Saudi Arabian Mariah Carey Album Covers Were Retouched to be Less Revealing
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Superstar Photoshop Contests
Join Britney Spears' Circus
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Fan-Picked Album Covers
Britney Spears Offers Different Versions of 'Circus'
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Edible Album Covers
Obacchi Jacket Bento Meals
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Music Geek Mashups
'Dark Side of the That's No Moon' is a Hilarious Combined Illustration
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Psychedelic Graphic Albums
The Muse 'Resistance' Album Cover by La Boca
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Enigmatic Afterparty Art
The Weeknd Thursday Mixtape Cover Continues Abel's Somber Themes
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Album Covers Recreated with Lego
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Defaced Album Art
Deface Value Allows You to Purchase Intentionally Altered Album Cover Art
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Scratch-Off CD Covers
Scrape Away Layers to Reveal the Zinkplaat Mooi Besoedeling Album Cover
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Tacofied Album Covers
Album Tacos Mixes Tasty Mexican Treats with Classic Album Art
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Stop-Motion Album Covers
Space Invader Recreates the Classics With Rubik's Cubes
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Hip Hop Lego
Rap Gets Its Shot at Lego Album Cover Recreation
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Album Art Shows
The 'Ray Lowry: London Calling' Exhibition at the Idea Generation Gallery
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Edible Album Covers (UPDATE)
Bento Box Art
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Supermodel Album Covers
The Kate Moss Brian Ferry Music Album is Sizzling Hot
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Reinventing Album Covers
Beck's Music Inspired Art 2009 Asks You to Pitch In
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Anatomical Album Covers
Veins and Artiers as Timeline Sleeve Art For Mike Patton
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80s Art Album Covers
Indie Records Feature Retro Rainbows & Spectrums
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Cross-Dressing Album Covers
The Video for the Lady Gaga 'You And I' Single Bends Genders
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Album Art Bento Boxes
Edible Album Covers Will Have You Craving Music With Your Food
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Cartoon Album Cover Covers
Cliff Chiang Exchanges Movie and Music Icons With Superheroes
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Fan-Driven Productions
The UK Band Kaiser Chiefs Turns its Audience to Produce Newest Record
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Pictogram Album Covers
‘The Modernist Edition' by Illumination Ink Remixes Classics
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Handmade Album Covers
The Blueprint 3 Album Cover by Dan Tobin Smith is a Work of Art
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Contrasting Album Art
These 'Arcade Fire' Album Covers Set a New Standard for Musicians
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Album Art Scarves
Kanye West and M/M (Paris) Release Silk Scarves Based on Latest Album
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Rare Rapstar Collectibles
The Ice Cube RareInk Charity Collabo Brings History to Fans
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Morbid Album Art
Damien Hirst Crafts The Red Hot Chili Peppers 'I'm With You' Cover
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Decadent Music Collab Covers
Kanye West and Jay-Z Preview the Watch The Throne Album Cover
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Metallic Architectural Record Players
The Conceptual 'RYTM' Record Player is Harmonious
Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Exquisite Mooncake Gift Boxes
The Chic Habitat Boasts Three Mid-Autumn 2023 Gift Sets
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Eco-Conscious Beauty Packaging
Albéa Group Boasts Three Flagship Packaging Products
Modernized Modular LP Players
found/Founded Designs the Controlled Vibrary Digital LP Player
Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
This Incredibly Modern CD Player Redefines How We Listen to CDs
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Sakura-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Launches the Beauty of Sakura Box in March
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Paper-Based Tray Packaging
Verday Vegan Meats are Packed in Shallow Food Trays Made for Recycling
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Food-Inspired Apparel Collections
Vandy The Pink Releases New Burger-Themed Apparel Collection
Co-Branded Snacking Coveralls
The Taco Bell x WILDFANG Outfit Has Pockets for Specific Menu Items
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Luxury Floral Burger Boxes
Louis Vuitton Designs the New LV Flower Burger Box with Leather
Japan-Inspired Hybrid Bakeries
Studio Wok References Japan in This Milan Bakery & Wine Bar
AI-Generated QR Codes
Coca-Cola Created Enhanced QR Codes with Musical & Visual Elements
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Color-Changing Beer Labels
Coors' Bottles Help to Prevent Freezer Tragedies
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Playable Beer Coasters
This Budweiser Campaign Uses Vinyl Coasters to Support Underground Artists
Splattered Ice Cream Bags
Doublet's Ice Cream Bag is Visually Striking and Packable
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
DJ Console-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Pioneer CDJ 2000 Console Moving Set
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Artist-Backed Album Figurines
The Weeknd Launches a 'Kiss Land' Toy Collection with Superplastic
Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases
These Sushi Suitcases by Yujeong Shin Includes Three Styles
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
Artist-Created Luxury Beauty Packaging
clé de peau Beauté Taps Artist Florence Blanchard
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
Elegantly Packaged Mooncakes
Shangri-La Surabaya Commemorates the 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival
Fabric-Covered Hi-Fi Turntables
Lelièvre Paris & La Boite Design the New LX Turntable
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Multifunctional Glass Food Containers
These Containers Are Shatterproof, Stackable and Stylish
Intricately Crafted Homeware Capsules
L'OBJET Designs the New L’Atelier Homeware Series
Eco-Friendly Consumable Packaging
This Biodegradable Composite Packaging is Transparent and Edible
Food-Inspired Brand Imagery
Copyshow's work on a Brand Identity for Paella in Barcelona
Food-Inspired Branded Streetwear
The New Spam Clothing Line Highlights the Iconic Umami Flavor
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Premium Concept CD Players
Anthony Chupp Imagines a Quality CD Player in a Modern Look
Bubble Wrap-Inspired Luxury Bags
Bottega Veneta's Cabat Bag is Extravagant and Cheeky
Beer-Based Blister Packs
This Blister Packaging for Cosmetic Refills is Made from Beer By-Products
Aluminum Wine Bottles
Element[AL]'s Packaging is Compact, Lightweight & Easily Recycled
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Album-Inspired Turntables
Heinz Lichtenegger Designs the Dark Side of the Moon Turntable
Personalized AI Album Covers
Hennessy Created an AI Tool That Turns Selfies into Hip-Hop Album Art
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Premium Mooncake Boxes
1983 Bakery's Recognizes the Significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Sustainable Skincare Packaging Pivots
Aveeno® Canada Introduces a New Look & Better, Eco Packaging
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Eco Boxed Wine Duos
Ami Ami's Boxed Wines are Sustainably Packaged and Shipped
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The FoldiBox 2 Box has a Flatpack and Technical Design
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
Redesigned Organic Brand Packaging
Albertsons Unveiled a New Packaging Profile for O Organics
Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery
NOOE's Bento Jot Offers an Efficient Storage Solution
Freshness-Tracking Food Containers
The Vorkoster Lid Has pH-Sensitive Foil to Track Food Freshness
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Plant-Inspired Coffee Packaging
This L’OR Coffee Packaging Comes in Several Styles
Superhero Snack Cake Packaging
TheTastykake Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Packaging is Sweet
Culinary Brand Packaging Redesigns
Mousline Partnered with Marks Design on Vibrant New Packages
Japanese Landscape Soda Packaging
Coca-Cola Unveils the Slim Bottle Japanese Pattern Design
Self-Referencing Fashion Collections
For Fall/Winter 2023, UNDERCOVER is Reimagining Old Design
Recyclable Windowed Packaging
Coveris Debuts the New Packaging for Simply Lunch’s Stir Me Up Range
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Freezable Snack Boxes
PackIt Offers Its Freezable Snack Boxes in a Variety of Patterns
Pulp-Based Wine Wraps
Perrier- Jouët's Champagne Bottle Wrap Uses Paper Pulp and Vine Shoots
Sustainable Frozen Treat Packaging
Metsä Board Re-Designed its Ice Cream Packaging
Reusable Aperitif Bottles
Ghia's Bottle Helps Customers Creatively Repurpose Empty Packaging
Psychedelic Canned Wines
WAVES Shares Quality Varietals Without the Seriousness
Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables
Brian Eno Designs the Turntable II with Unpredictable Patterns
Denim-Covered Furniture Capsules
Harry Nuriev Designs a Capsule of Fabric-Based Furniture
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Milan-Honoring Aperitif Packaging
The New Campari Bottle Draws Aesthetic Cues from the City
Automotive Brand Vinyls
The Iconic Playlist Celebrates Mercedes-Benz's Place in Pop Culture
Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
PLEASURES Collaborates with Hat and Beard Press
Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs
Polaroid Unveils the For the Rebel Rebels Collection
Croissant-Shaped Pastas
Crocchi Boasts a Novel Form & Freshness-Preserving Packaging
Eco-Friendly Burger Packaging
GreenDustries' PleatPak Packaging Blends Sustainability and Function
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks
TENT Unveils the Uniquely Shaped Book on Book Bookmark
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Street Art-Style Gummy Packaging
These Jolly Rancher Gummies Packs Were Created with Local Artists
Musical NFC Hoodies
Balenciaga's Limited-Edition Apparel Shares an Exclusive Music Track
Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes
The McDonald’s Makunouchi Bento Was Debuted for April Fool's Day
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Tissue Box Record Sleeves
This Fall Out Boy Album Comes in Limited-Edition Release Packaging
Artist-Designed Blenders
magic bullet's Artist-Designed Wraps Champion Creativity & Expression
Expressive Beer Packagings
'Buqui Bichi Brewery' Debuted a New Set of Packagings for its 5 Flavors
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
Color-Changing Record Players
The Turntable II by Brian Eno is Limited-Edition and Eye-Catching
Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
Ames Living's New Seating Line Relies on Origami-Inspired Design
QSR Food-Inspired Door Designs
McDonald's France Launches a New Digital Campaign of Door Visuals
Kid-Focused Meal Containers
b.box Launches the Kid-Approved Eco-Friendly Bento Boxes for Meals
Employee-Designed Milk Cartons
EveryDay Milk Shares Artwork by the Town and Country Markets Team
Vibrant Spanish Meat Packaging
Onmi Design Re-Imagined Purlom's Branding
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Playful Artist-Designed Skincare
The Isle Adventure by Innisfree Tells the Story of Ingredients
Y2K-Themed Chargeable CD-Player Bags
Coperni Unveils a New Accessory Resembling CD Players
Playful Coffee Packaging
Sunday Coffee Project's Packaging is Inspired by Cereal Boxes
CBD Packaging Boxes
These Custom CBD Boxes Enhance the Customer Experience
Ceramic Olive Oil Jars
Marco Arroyo-Vázquez's Conceptual Packaging for Cugu is Durable
Chessboard-Themed Apparel Collections
UNDERCOVER's Collection is Inspired by Music Album Covers
Confectionary Graffiti Murals
The Jolly Rancher Gummies with Vibrant Street Art Designs Debuted
Vibrantly Re-Designed Tea Packaging
Chay Tea Has Undergone a Geometric Packaging Rebrand
Art-Covered Sparkling Wines
DESIDERIO N°1 Limited Edition Art Bottles Come in Six Styles
Sin-Inspired Artful Plates
One Block Down and PLEASURES Drop the A Sinful Feast Capsule
Music Festival Vodka Branding
The Absolut Tomorrowland Limited Edition Bottle is Celebratory
Personalized AI Playlist Art
YouTube Music Launches the AI-Powered Playlist Cover Art Feature
Fiber-Based Meat Packaging
This Chilled Meat Packaging Reduces Plastic by 90%
Eye-Catching Fruit Cups
This Dole Sunshine Company Packaging Highlights Bright Colors
Co-Creation Bottle Campaigns
H3NSY & John P. Dessereau Design a New Limited-Edition Bottle
Re-Designed Holiday Tins
NEOM's Re-Imagined Packaging Boasts Quality and Style
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Fine Art-Covered Chocolates
m cacao artbars Have a Handcrafted Recipe Made with Real Foods
Underrepresented Artist Snack Branding
The New SunChips Art Seen Packaging Celebrates 2023 Winners
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Artist-Designed Blender Wraps
magic bullet Launches Limited-Edition Artist-Designed Blender Wraps
Cheese-Themed Entertaining Guides
'That Cheese Plate Wants to Party' Inspires Tasty Creations
Curated Cheese Experiences
Curdbox Will Certainly Delight Cheese Enthusiasts
Austria-Inspired Snack Boxes
Universal Yums Boast Snack Adventures from Around the World
Artfully Designed Boxed Wines
Wedge Designs a Box Packaging for Wine Brand Ami Ami
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Contemporary Tea Packaging
Chaiboy's Tea Tells a Story Through Its Design
Martini-Inspired Candies
The Sugarfina x Chopin Collection Shares Cocktail-Themed Sweets
Rebranded Snack Pastries
Entenmann's Minis Have Been Rebranded to Baker's Delights
Luxe Artful Limited Vinyls
Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly Vinyl is Gucci-Cladded