# Defaced Album Art Deface Value Allows You to Purchase Intentionally Altered Album Cover Art By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deface-value References: [flavorwire](http://flavorwire.com/146995/artfully-defaced-album-covers) & [defacevalue.tumblr](http://defacevalue.tumblr.com/) Deface Value isn't like your traditional record store and only carryies [cover art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-create-cover-art) items that are authentically found or intentionally altered. Deface Value was started up originally by the owner of Seattle-based [used record shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatten-it) Jive Time Records. He was always coming across these doodled over album covers and discovered them to be a form of art. From the [Beatles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eton-1) to Elvis Presley, this unique Deface Value collection can be seen in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Intentionally Altered Album Covers:** The trend of intentionally altering album covers presents opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and personalized artworks for album covers. - **Authentic and Doodled Album Cover Art:** The trend of collecting authentic and doodled album cover art opens up opportunities for collectors and enthusiasts to explore the artistic value of these unique pieces. - **Alternative Record Stores:** The trend of alternative record stores like Deface Value challenges the traditional record store model and offers a niche market for curated and unique album cover art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation opportunities presented by the trend of intentionally altering album covers, allowing artists to explore new creative possibilities. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** The collectibles and memorabilia industry can tap into the trend of collecting authentic and doodled album cover art, providing unique and valuable items for music enthusiasts and collectors. - **Music Retail:** The music retail industry can learn from alternative record stores like Deface Value and explore new business models that cater to niche markets, offering curated and unique album cover art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Tissue Box Record Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-out-boy-album.md) - [Vinyl Record Credenzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geology-studio.md) - [Affordable Fine Art Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fine-art-america.md) - [AI Cover Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albumcover-ai.md) - [Art-Covered Sparkling Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desiderio-n1-limited-edition-art-bottles.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Devil-Inspired Incense Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neck-face-1.md) - [Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcloud-store.md)