12inch (vinyl) cover size.

Hi, what are the specific measurements for designing an album cover (vinyl) for print, it's a 12 inch, also if it's gonna be used for CD and digital releases, do I do different sizes or can I have one size and it's scaled down/up to fit whatever format?
Thanks

Chad,
Everything you said in post #3 will contribute to a crappy print job. Everything! And a gut mistrust of this client.
1. Get a template and mechanical requirements for printing from the artist. (Please forgive the smirk on my face at the moment).
2. Make sure they've received a written estimate from you and have initialed their approval. (Trust me -- you're gonna be screwed if you don't. Be sure to include: "All changes are additionally billable at $XX/hr. All out-of-pocket expenses are billable." And be sure to let them know, in writing, all AAs as they occur.)
3. If need be, contact the artists for print production-quality publicity photos (not low-res Web pictures), submitted to you either electronically or as clean, high-quality prints. Tell 'em: GIGO -- garbage in; garbage out.
4. Make sure they understand that you get a check for payment in full
at the same time you drop off the final art. (Trust me on this one!!!)
5. Do not underestimate the importance of #4 with this client.
6. Good luck!
Neil

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