T.D. Posted March 20 Report Posted March 20 2 minutes ago, clifford_thornton said: they definitely do not want to pay for artwork. That's the number one reason. Thanks. Figured that had to be the reason ("Follow the money") but never read anything to that effect. Quote
clifford_thornton Posted March 20 Report Posted March 20 Outside design can really add up cost-wise, and the number of people buying physical new release jazz CDs in 2025 is probably fairly small. Quote
T.D. Posted March 20 Report Posted March 20 24 minutes ago, clifford_thornton said: Outside design can really add up cost-wise, and the number of people buying physical new release jazz CDs in 2025 is probably fairly small. For sure on vanishing CD market. I haven't had a turntable for many years and don't do vinyl. Are labels currently spending on LP cover art? That used to be a big part of the medium, and modern LP buyers seem to have "low price elasticity of demand". 😁 Quote
mjzee Posted March 20 Author Report Posted March 20 When I see current ECM covers, I think "I'd like for them to design my house." Quote
clifford_thornton Posted March 20 Report Posted March 20 1 hour ago, T.D. said: I haven't had a turntable for many years and don't do vinyl. Are labels currently spending on LP cover art? That used to be a big part of the medium, and modern LP buyers seem to have "low price elasticity of demand". 😁 yes, somewhat, but it depends. I certainly see a lot of "meh" new LP designs in the bins as well. International Anthem have some of the best, though not all of the records themselves are my cuppa. Quote
JSngry Posted March 20 Report Posted March 20 My son recently brought over some of the LPs he's purchased over the last few years of some different subsets of what would probably be macro-labeled as ' dance music" and the packaging on these things, including cover (and Inner sleeve) art is crazydtupidmad deluxe! Pretty sure this stuff is hyper-niche, and I didn't ask him what he was paying for them, but there's at least somebody who's going there. Quote
clifford_thornton Posted March 20 Report Posted March 20 slap an obi around some terrible art and it instantly becomes collector-worthy... it's certainly been done in the past! Quote
Pim Posted March 20 Report Posted March 20 (edited) Hat Hut is another label with a very recognizable ‘house style’. Also matter of taste but I like them! I am talking mostly about their cd reissues. The original LPs also had their own style but can’t say I am a fan of them Edited March 20 by Pim Quote
Simon8 Posted March 20 Report Posted March 20 Having an instantly recognizable visual identity is something that every brand aspires to: ECM certainly achieved that! Quote
JSngry Posted March 20 Report Posted March 20 17 minutes ago, Simon8 said: Having an instantly recognizable visual identity is something that every brand aspires to: ECM certainly achieved that! And through more than a few iterations. No small feat, that. Quote
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