Close-up of Vintage Vinyl Record Mockup

Separate the Artwork Review from the Retro Treatment

First review your label with the retro filter removed, then compare the styled version. This helps you decide whether the vintage mood supports the design or makes small text and low-contrast colors harder to read. Keep the same artwork in both previews for a meaningful comparison.

Who Is It For?

This close-up suits music-label designers refining circular label layouts, musicians preparing release details and creative studios presenting a vintage-inspired album identity. It is a label-focused scene rather than a full packaging overview.

Design Around the Circular Reading Area

Check the spacing between the main title, track list and center hole. Where a label contains a lot of information, separate the most important text from secondary credits rather than giving every line equal weight. Inspect a reduced-size export as well as the detailed view.

Use Matrix Details Deliberately

The option to hide the matrix number is useful when the sample marking would distract from a new concept. The mockup is a visualization, not evidence of a real pressing or a technical cutting specification. Obtain final label measurements and production requirements from your manufacturer.

Build a Complete Collection

This individual close-up is included in the following collection:

Black Vinyl Record Mockup Set v.2

Pair the detail image with an upright disc presentation from a different viewpoint:

Black Vinyl Record Standing on Pedestal Mockup

Browse additional sleeve, label and record scenes:

Vinyl Record Mockups

File Specifications

1 layered PSD, 6000 × 4000 px at 300 DPI, plus 1 JPG preview and 1 PDF user manual; 3 files in total. Compatible with Adobe Photoshop CC2020 or newer and Photopea; Smart Object label editing, removable retro filter, optional matrix-number detail and organized layers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the scene without the retro filter? Yes. Remove the filter for a cleaner presentation of the same label artwork.

Can I replace the label illustration and color? Yes. The label supports custom artwork and color changes. The sample illustration is not supplied.

Are there multiple editable scenes? No. The package contains one PSD scene, supported by a JPG preview and a PDF manual.

Preview Artwork Credit

The “Take Me Away” illustration shown in the previews credits Sherman David Jackson. The gallery credits the applied artwork to Premade Pixels. It is used only to demonstrate the mockup and is not included with the files.

Premade Pixels