Music is a universal language that people around the world incorporate into their daily lives in myriad ways for a vast array of different purposes. Mellow, invigorating, traditional, heartfelt, or plaintive, music has the power to transcend our daily routine, help us connect with ourselves and each other, and impact our moods and energy levels in both tangible and intangible ways.
In 2022, the average person listened to 20.1 hours of music per week. But how?
If you were thinking streaming, you’d be correct.
That being said, while more than 50% of music is currently consumed via streaming, almost 10% of music aficionados still regularly listen to purchased music, including CDs and vinyl records. As a matter of fact, vinyl sales have been increasing for the past seventeen years and, in 2022, vinyl albums actually outsold CD albums in the U.S.!
With more than 70% of current vinyl consumers being under thirty-five years of age, a vinyl record renaissance is occurring among older and younger generations of music lovers alike. Established and rising artists are releasing vinyl albums and fans are savoring the high-quality sound along with the rich experiences of handling records, playing them, and displaying them.
Outer Trappings
Like the cover of a book, a record jacket provides a glimpse into what listeners can expect from the album within. In addition, it serves to protect the vinyl record inside, as does the record sleeve (also known as the dust sleeve or album liner)—the outer covering of the record itself.
Iconic or subtle, splashy or elegant, covers are one of the most anticipated aspects of new album releases, and at SupremeX we understand both their artistic and functional significance. It’s why we’re dedicated to manufacturing customized record jackets and sleeves that blend structural integrity with state-of-the-art printing and finishing techniques.
SupremeX Record Sleeves
In 2016 when SupremeX acquired Bowers Envelope, Bowers Record Sleeve was also part of the business. While the envelope manufacturing portion of Bowers began operating under the SupremeX name shortly thereafter, Bowers Record Sleeve remained operating under its original name as a division of SupremeX Inc.
After seven years in the record sleeve and jacket manufacturing industry, we’re now in the process of rebranding Bowers Record Sleeve as SupremeX Record Sleeves. We are confident that our international clientele have come to trust our expertise in the vinyl packaging market and will continue to recognize our brand name, associating it with our consistently high-quality products.
SupremeX Record Sleeves manufactures 7-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch record sleeves as well as 12-inch record jackets that can be fully customized to meet the visions of our clients.
For more information, reach out to a SupremeX representative who can answer your questions and help you get your project underway today!
