+An **album cover** is the visual wrapper for a [Music Album](/wiki/music_album), often the first glimpse of the art it contains. Beyond simply protecting the [Record Sleeve](/wiki/record_sleeve), it is a powerful piece of [Album Art](/wiki/album_art) that sets the mood and identity for the sound experience within.
+## See also
+- [Graphic Design](/wiki/graphic_design)
+- [Art Direction](/wiki/art_direction)
+- [Packaging Design](/wiki/packaging_design)
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