Gatefolds

/ˈɡeɪtfoʊldz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gatefold; multiple folding covers or pages that open like gates.

Etymology

Plural of gatefold, formed with regular -s ending. The term became ubiquitous in vinyl record collecting and music memorabilia terminology.

Kelly Says

Vinyl collectors obsess over gatefolds because opening one was part of the whole experience—you got to see artwork, read lyrics, discover hidden messages, and handle something beautiful that streaming can never replicate.

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