But whatever his reasons for choosing it, it makes for a beautiful cover. In an era of stripped-back photographic designs, or record sleeves with dark and dystopian themes, the image stands out for ...

Our favourite album designs from the past year include intimate portraits, flammable record sleeves and the ‘Photoshop interface of the future’ If the last few years have seen music slip away into the ...

For true obsessives, that means investing in anti-static record sleeves and safe and sturdy storage. Never stack your records. This can damage the vinyl and lead to irreparable warping.