how big is a vinyl record cover

A standard 12-inch vinyl record cover (LP jacket) is about 12.3–12.4 inches square , roughly 31.4 cm by 31.4 cm.

Quick Scoop

• Most common album cover size: around 12.375 in × 12.375 in (31.43 cm × 31.43 cm).

• This is slightly bigger than the 12-inch record itself so the disc fits comfortably and the edges are protected.

Other common vinyl cover sizes

• 10-inch record covers: usually about 10.25–10.375 in × 10.25–10.375 in (around 26 cm × 26 cm), often used for EPs.

• 7-inch record covers: sized just over 7 inches square for singles, with jackets typically a bit larger than the disc diameter (often about 7.25 in square, though exact figures vary by manufacturer).

Why the sizes matter

Designers treat these covers as a square canvas, and the slightly oversized dimensions give a small safety margin so the vinyl doesn’t poke out, while leaving room for artwork, text, and spine printing.

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