Here is the official CD insert for Lymington's "Vodka and Cherryade". In contrast to the sophisticated covers I composed for the digipak/jewel case, I decided to turn to a more simplistic approach. Pictured here is their iconic cherry logo, albeit enlarged to suit the CD casing when the disc is removed. However, there is a major subtle change: it is manipulated to create a 3D effect, which may seem unnerving for viewers or fans of Lymington (or anyone who attends their gigs at Chinnerys). Green and red outlines are visible around the cherry's edges, therefore adding to the glitch effect of disorientation.
The same blue background complements the album cover as it can be found there, as well as on the disc artwork.
A simplistic approach was also taken in composing this CD artwork. Codes and conventions:
- It will always show the artist name on top (hence Lymington).
- There may, or may not be, the album title (Vodka and Cherryade).
- Record label logos are always present on the CD. Rough Trade... End of the Trail Records in this case.
- Its circular design allows copyright blurb to arc around in an elliptical motion. It will always mention which record label the band are signed to, all rights reserved.
- "Made in the EU."
- "BIEM/GEMA". Indicates statutory license agreements of patented products within European countries.
- Production number is shown at the end of the elliptical text.
- The cherry motif is ALWAYS shown in Lymington's promotional artwork and merchandise.
- Simple blue background used for most of the digipak colour scheme - maintains house style and ANCHORAGE.
- Band name and album title is ALWAYS presented in the SAME font as the ALBUM COVER and SPINE.
I took inspiration from Nothing But Thieves' debut album, which also took a simplistic approach to the CD artwork and inside in which no complex artwork was added:
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