[How to add an album artwork]
Artwork should be added in the following order:
- Digital cover -> Click here for examples
- Physical cover(s) (if different) -> Click here for examples
- Early covers that weren’t used -> Click here for examples
- Artwork included in booklet/released with the album -> Click here for examples
- Liner notes & lyrics (if included in the booklet) -> Click here for examples
- CD/Record Captures (if different from the booklet and interesting) -> Click here for examples
- Single artwork, ordered by release date -> Click here for examples
- Back cover -> Click here for examples
Note that it's important to ONLY use officially released artwork. Fan art is cool but belongs in the comment section instead.
Adding A Side label's and B Side label’s (Record Captures)
- NEVER add these to album artwork.
- Only add these as single artwork if that is the only place the song is available.
- What are the best sites to find these?
How to fix imperfect or scratched images:
- How to rotate a record that is off center (Gimp & Photoshop).
- How to cut out a record to make picture look cleaner (Gimp).
- How to cleanup scratches on records (Paint & Photoshop).
Additionally, NEVER create a [Tracklist + Album Art] page.
-> What to do with existing [Tracklist + Album Art] pages.
- Describe the Image -> It's always good to give a little overview of what the picture shows, especially if it's a complex and abstract illustration. Nevertheless, simply describing is never enough, give us some context.
[Click here to learn more] - Specify the Artists Involved In the Design -> Always give credits when possible. Specify who designed or photographed the image and describe how their style shows on the cover.
[Click here to learn more] - Chronicle the Creative Process -> Showcase what inspired the artist and what lead them to create that specific cover.
[Click here to learn more] - Outline Possible References -> Artists are often inspired by other works of art. It's helpful to point out where inspiration can be detected and similarities arise.
[Click here to learn more] - Detail the Color Pallet Used -> Sometimes the colors chosen for the cover hide a deeper meaning and try to provoke a specific feeling in the viewer.
[Click here to learn more] - Mark Out Any News Surrounding the Cover -> Maybe the artwork was teased all over a city, or allegations regarding its explicit content sprouted somewhere, tell us about it.
[Click here to learn more] - Highlight Similarities & Differences Between Covers -> If there's an alternate cover for an album, a deluxe version cover or special edition art, describe how it differs from the original.
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About
This guide explains everything you need to know about annotating and editing artwork on Genius. Building off the basics of annotating, the guide transitions into advanced practices to master the art of incredible artwork annotations!
Table of Contents:
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
Just like any other annotation, feel free to suggest improvements by writing them in a comment under the annotation -> [Click Here to Learn More].
You can also propose fixes or additional information by clicking the “Edit” button at the bottom of the annotation. If you make a great proposed edit, an Editor+ may integrate it! -> [Click Here to Learn More].
These pages will help you find the best quality artwork for you by going into iTunes and getting the image for you!
Genius Graph Tools
iTunes Artwork Finder
If you’re looking for the SoundCloud artwork, make sure to check this guide by @idontreallylikemusiciloveit.
Ideally the Parental Advisory (PA) label should not be included in the artwork since the label may obstruct another element of the art. In some cases, such as the album art for DAMN., the label was included in the creation of the artwork and should be untouched.
- 1.About Genius
- 4.Genius FAQ
- 11.How To Annotate Artwork On Genius
- 21.Users’ Languages
- 31.Tags - Non-Music
