moonbeams Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 It's all in the label. K Records understands this. I've never seen a K record that didn't look amazing. On the other hand, we see these crazy colored records that look not so handsome due to disregard when designing the label. There I deem the most important part of a record's aesthetic to be not the color of the vinyl, but the label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 This thread is gonna be interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I'm a fan of simple labels, there doesn't need to 15,000 different colours, or a miniture of the album cover on there. Just because it CAN be done, doesn't mean it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryq Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 There I deem the most important part of a record's aesthetic to be not the color of the vinyl, but the label. and cover art isn't considered "part of a records' aesthetic", right? aside from providing inspiration and/or something to compare the record itself to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasma36 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Someone in the "favorite vinyl color" or "favorite packaging" thread mentioned that the label can make or break how good the record looks. I totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Someone in the "favorite vinyl color" or "favorite packaging" thread mentioned that the label can make or break how good the record looks. I totally agree. I think that was me referring to the red Stranger than Fiction LP. I also like how NOFX's Wolves looks so much better on black than the colored version because of the simple yellow label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
000000 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 wait, theres something in these sealed cardboard envelopes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryq Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 wait, theres something in these sealed cardboard envelopes? yep, a lyric sheet, an analog clock face (in a protective sleeve), and sometimes an mp3 download Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violetflower Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Let's talk about how different kinds of paper labels affect the sound of vinyl... I've noticed that often the paper used for blank labels (like in test presses) is thicker than the labels used to print on. I've noticed that these thicker paper labels make the vinyl noticably sound better. I think it is because this thicker paper offers more stability when the vinyl is pressed, and probably this also plays an important role in the stability of the vinyl when they cool after coming out of the press. I have not found any significant difference between different colored labels, but that just might be my damaged hearing after years of going to see bands doing live performances. Anyone else noticed this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Derek™ Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 and probably this also plays an important role in the stability of the vinyl There's really nothing else to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pibbals Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 and probably this also plays an important role in the stability of the vinyl There's really nothing else to say. holy shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Let's talk about how different kinds of paper labels affect the sound of vinyl... I've noticed that often the paper used for blank labels (like in test presses) is thicker than the labels used to print on. I've noticed that these thicker paper labels make the vinyl noticably sound better. I think it is because this thicker paper offers more stability when the vinyl is pressed, and probably this also plays an important role in the stability of the vinyl when they cool after coming out of the press. I have not found any significant difference between different colored labels, but that just might be my damaged hearing after years of going to see bands doing live performances. Anyone else noticed this? what i've noticed has nothing to do with the thickness of paper, it has to do with being thick. But not the paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest obzen Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 The spinal view of a gatefold is equally as awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 serious thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philviral Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 what i've noticed has nothing to do with the thickness of paper, it has to do with being thick. But not the paper That's what she said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philviral Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 what i've noticed has nothing to do with the thickness of paper, it has to do with being thick. But not the paper That's what she said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finchbadass Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 i think what's important and is truly the unparalled aesthetic beauty of a vinyl record is the innards of a a vinyl record. when you crack it in half over you knee to see what makes the record tick. kind of like dissecting a frog in science class. i seriously think most of the people here have no idea that music or some sort of sound recording are contained on records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finchbadass Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 i think what's important and is truly the unparalled aesthetic beauty of a vinyl record is the innards of a a vinyl record. when you crack it in half over you knee to see what makes the record tick. kind of like dissecting a frog in science class. i seriously think most of the people here have no idea that music or some sort of sound recording are contained on records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 ...i thought this dude was referring to how the actual record label (i.e. deathwish, mylene sheath, hopeless, etc) put the whole package together, not the actual paper center label. i am clearly confused. though my interpretation makes more sense than what you guys are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 ...i thought this dude was referring to how the actual record label (i.e. deathwish, mylene sheath, hopeless, etc) put the whole package together, not the actual paper center label. i am clearly confused. though my interpretation makes more sense than what you guys are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrangerwithcandy Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Congrats! you win 1 free internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrangerwithcandy Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Congrats! you win 1 free internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesupervillain Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 ...i thought this dude was referring to how the actual record label (i.e. deathwish, mylene sheath, hopeless, etc) put the whole package together, not the actual paper center label.i am clearly confused. though my interpretation makes more sense than what you guys are talking about. I think he is literally talking about the label on the record itself, just going by where he mentions "designing the label", although I think your interpretation makes FAR more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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