Vinyl Cover Record Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Pixeden
Here’s a vinyl cover record mockup that works well for a vinyl sleeve, a CD case insert and similar projects. The vinyl surface is the main character here, so designs with some contrast stand out best.
Useful for record labels as much as for musicians. One thing worth knowing: album art is usually seen as a small square online first; check that it still reads at thumbnail size.
A realistic render saves a round of physical samples, which for packaging can take weeks. Show it with a shipping box or bag from the same range to present the whole unboxing.
Credit goes to Pixeden. We link to their download page rather than re-uploading the file, so check their terms there before commercial use.
Editable options in the Vinyl Cover Record Mockup PSD
The PSD is layered, so you can change:
- Label or box artwork, placed through the smart object
- Shadows
- Gloss and highlight layers
- Background colour
Editing the Vinyl Cover Record Mockup, step by step
- Export each side of the pack as its own image if the file has separate smart objects.
- In the Layers panel, find the layer with the small smart object icon and double-click it.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
Worth remembering: build the label or dieline flat first, then place it; bending text inside the mockup is harder to fix later.
Where the Vinyl Cover Record Mockup works best
- Share a CD case insert on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Use it as the cover image for a vinyl sleeve in your portfolio.
- Show an album cover on your online shop or product page.
Before you download
- Made by Pixeden. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
Need a different angle? The cd mockups category has plenty more free PSD files.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
Pixeden sets the licence, and it can differ from file to file. Many free files allow personal and commercial use, but some are personal-only or ask for credit. Read the terms on the download page before a paid project.
How do I put my artwork on the album packaging?
Find the smart object layer (it has a small icon on its thumbnail), double-click it, place your design, then save and close that tab.
Do I need Photoshop?
Yes. This is a PSD mockup built with smart objects, so you edit it in Adobe Photoshop. Any recent CC version works.
Can I change the packaging colour?
Usually yes. There is normally a colour layer under the design smart object, so you can change the base colour without touching your artwork.
