Similar CD Covers

Before starting to design potential CD covers, i had to look into others of a similar type from previous artisits. I started by looking at the original version by Lil Green, it didnt really fit our idea's for our video but i did like the simplicity of the cover, and the basic black and white image with red and green writing, the writing was bold and stood out. I can take a few idea's from this cover, but over all it wasnt the right image. The image shows the star off to be a powerful woman who is very glamorous. The cover would help attract the target audience as it is sophistaced and the colours add a jazzy element to the cover.

Next i moved on to looking at the cover from the Peggy Lee version of the song. This cover was far more fitting, i really liked the slight Warhol element of the image as i think it really fits the era we are hoping to go with, i liked the font of the Peggy Lee text and will use something like this in my possible CD cover. For our style of video, the cover is a bit too colourful although this may be nice as it would completely contrast with our black and white style video. The CD cover helps portrey Peggy Lee's womanly image and the chosen colours are feminine and dainty. The star image shown in this image is girly and pretty, a stereotypical woman in the 1920's. 

Then i looked into the actual cover for the official song and noticed that it was very similar to the Peggy Lee version in the 40's. The image is of different colours but has a very similar image on the front showing off a stereotypical housewife of the early 20th century. The image is fairly derogatory of women which would appeal to the modern young men in the target audience. The cover would also attract the target audience of 14-30 as it looks sophisticated and cool. i like how the background is in colour but the star on the front is in black and white.  I think this is a really good idea and may use it in potential CD cover ideas as it matches the style of our video. The star image given off from the cover is very glamourous and flirtatious.

The next artist and cover i look at was one i had previously researched, Jamie Cullum modernises songs from the 1920's era. This cover is simple and effective. The pain white background works really well against the black letters of his name and the album name, having him dressed in dark colours also makes him stand out in the image. The picture of the piano being destroyed is very stylised and looks very classy yet rebellious. It would attract it's target audience as it shows the simplicity and sophistication of his music with a slight rebellious twist represented by the piano. I like the simplicity of the album cover and think it would work well with our intended artist and audience.

Another cover i looked into was 'The Best Of Peggy Lee'. This was interesting to research as the artist is the same as the one who our original track was from. Her image is very similar in this to the cover of the single 'Why dont You Do Right?'. Her image is sophisticated and girly, this is highlighted by the fact that her text is in pink and white - stereotypically girly colours. I like how there is a picture of her in the background on stage and think this would be good to use in our CD cover.

Michael Buble appears to a young and old audience as his music replicates old fashioned music, which is in fashion. The artwork is similar to Peggy Lee's and Focuses on Michael Buble as they need to portray his image. The font is also classy, which portrays his classy brass and orchestral driven music. From the artwork we can tell the album isnt going to be pop as it looks serious and the colours are dark and faded and mainly because Michael Buble is sporting a Suit.