Record Jackets 101 with Rob Maushund

Ever see terms like direct-to-board or "old style" thrown around to describe a record jacket? What about when you shop in a record store? Do you ever wonder why some album jackets are heavier? Or why reissues and originals of some titles are different from each other?

Do you know what to look for when judging the quality of a record jacket?

Rob Maushund of Stoughton Printing sat down with us to talk about the different kinds of record jackets and some of the design elements that you might not have noticed before.

The amount of work that goes into making a great record jacket is worth learning about, and you should take note, especially if you are buying a lot of reissues and new vinyl. Everything from the cover art to the color inside of the pocket can be changed to suit the album and the designer's vision.

Everyone loves a good record jacket, here are the jacket basics all vinyl collectors should know.