Four records out of the ten on our list cite the bands and producers ... texture – and to actually feel as if it had been painted directly onto the sleeve.” Kelela, Raven. Label: Warp The ‘difficult ...

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 ...

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.