2. Why is it important to have a back cover?
Basically, you need somewhere to show the potential buyer what is on the CD, its
important that the back cover has a track list. It is also important due to the barcode
situation, without a back cover the barcode would have to go onto the front.
It also is important when giving the album a personal and professional feel, because
humans are attracted to sights rather than the inside we do in fact ‘judge books by their
covers’ unfortunately.
However in recent times the need for back covers have become significantly reduced
due to the immense amount on iTunes, which only shows the front cover as opposed to
the whole album, therefore the need for this has diminished slightly, although aside
from Kanye West, (there’s always one) all artists release a hard copy of their album
rather than just online.
3. Key Features of a Back Cover
Track list
Barcode
Copyright
information
Record
label
4. Key Features of a Back Cover
Track list
Main Image (usually
of the artist although
can be abstract)
Copyright
information
There was a
barcode
there
(rubbish
picture)
Record Label
5. Key Features of a Back Cover Main Image (usually
of the artist although
can be abstract)
Track list
Record
labelBarcode
Copyright information
6. Conclusion
I must ensure that I have the following features on my back cover :
A track list
Barcode
Copyright information
My record label
A main image – abstract or of the artist
