On November 23rd 2016 Art Vinyl launches ‘Best Art Vinyl 2016’, its search for the most creative and well-designed record cover of the year, joining an archive of stunning designs from the past twelve years.

A diverse shortlist of 50 striking record covers, from music artists including Rihanna, Madness and Underworld will be nominated for the award and the public will be invited to vote online or in person for their favourites, which will ultimately decide the overall winner.

Following last year’s hugely successful format, nominations were again chosen by a panel of highly respected music industry design experts and previous award winners, with the addition of 2015 Best Art Vinyl winner, Dave Stansbie of the Creative Corporation, resulting in an experts’ definitive collection of sleeve art. The award will be accompanied by the launch of exhibitions across Europe.

The final winners will be revealed, alongside a stunning window installation and exhibition at The Hari Hotel in Belgravia, London on 5th January 2017.