liner notes

plural noun

: comments or explanatory notes about a recording printed on the jacket or an insert

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The set comes with a 160-page book of photos, posters and other artifacts from the Strachwitz Collection, and liner notes by Grammy award-winning writer Adam Machado, Louisiana journalist Herman Fuselier, and folklorist and radio host Nick Spitzer, as well as a remembrance by C.J. Chenier. Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025 The physical editions are accompanied by liner notes, photographs, and some of Mitchell’s original artwork. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 25 June 2025 Fans who preorder the vinyl and CD versions will also receive liner notes with rare and previously unseen photos and original artwork by Mitchell. Marina Watts, People.com, 25 June 2025 The interviews were included in the liner notes for the archival releases, and were recently featured in Questlove’s documentary Sly Lives! Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for liner notes

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of liner notes was in 1955

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“Liner notes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liner%20notes. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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