gatefolds

Records' opening panels

Gatefolds are pages in a book, magazine, or album cover that fold outward from the center, opening like a gate to reveal a larger spread.

In vinyl records, a gatefold album has a double cover that unfolds to display additional artwork, lyrics, or photographs.

Magazine gatefolds often contain advertisements or centerfold images designed to make a visual impact.

The band's debut came in a gatefold sleeve with extensive liner notes.

magazines

centerfold

Magazine's removable middle spread

feature · layout · folio · insert · pinup · poster · editorial · photography · print · issue

print

brochure

Printed promotional material

catalogue · leaflet · accordion fold · spread · centerfold · insert · layout · binding · hinge · creases

albums

vinyl

Synthetic resin plastic

  • LPExtended vinyl recording
  • sleeveGarment's arm portion
  • jacketSleeved upper-body covering

cover art · liner notes · double album · artwork · packaging · deluxe · insert · band photo · concept album · limited edition

panoramic

landscape

Visible features of terrain

expansive · sweeping · scenic · tableau · spread · horizon · wraparound · mural · triptych

reveal

unfold

Spread open from closed

revelation · opening · exposure · uncovering · presentation · dramatic reveal · hidden panel · interactive · engagement

Categories
Opposites
album packaging complexity

gatefoldsjewel cases

Storage for precious stones

digipaks · box sets

Family

gatefold

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G