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Artist Artwork Guides

Matching artwork to the right release makes a music collection easier to browse and catalogue. For Zero 7 and Gary Numan collectors, the front cover is a useful starting point, while the packaging and release details help identify the edition.

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Zero 7: compare the edition as well as the cover

When organising albums such as Simple Things and When It Falls, check the full release title before choosing an image for your library.

Identical artwork can appear on different editions. Zero 7’s official listing states that the When It Falls 20th anniversary orange and green vinyl edition uses the original artwork. The cover image alone therefore cannot distinguish that pressing from an earlier release. Compare the format, record colour and packaging details alongside the official When It Falls release listing.

Gary Numan: check booklets and format details

For Gary Numan releases, look beyond the front image to the booklet, back cover and disc artwork.

Intruder provides a useful example: its deluxe CD includes a booklet with lyrics and additional photographs, while vinyl editions include coloured records and picture discs. These features help distinguish physical editions that share an album title. Consult the official Intruder format guide when comparing your copy.

Identify your release edition

Before saving artwork or cataloguing a physical album, compare:

  • Artist and album title: check the exact wording and any edition subtitle.
  • Catalogue number and barcode: record these from the packaging where available.
  • Format: distinguish CD, vinyl, cassette and digital releases.
  • Track listing: look for bonus tracks, remixes or additional discs.
  • Packaging: compare the spine, booklet, back cover and printed disc labels.

Small colour differences between online images can result from scanning or photography. Use several details together when identifying a release.

Keep digital artwork organised

For MP3 collections, embed the matching front cover in the audio files and test it in your usual music player. Keep separate folders for standard, expanded and remastered editions so their artwork and tracks stay together.

Save booklet pages and back covers separately with clear filenames. Retain an original copy of each image before cropping or resizing it for display.