Yes, you need it !

A release without a cover will not work on the market. The more attractive your cover, the more attractive the release as a whole will be.

The best thing to do is to hire a graphic designer. The more professional the designer, the better.
You can also have us create a cover for you quickly and cheaply in your account under "Bundles".

Please note the following artwork and file requirements when uploading your cover:

Artwork requirements:

• The cover artwork must not be blurred.
• No noise, no pixelated artwork.
• Additions such as 'includes DVD', 'includes lyrics' or other material not included in the digital version are not allowed.
• Additions such as 'digital bundle' or 'exclusive digital bundle' are also not allowed.
• Internet links or QR codes are not allowed on the cover!
• The word 'iTunes' or the iTunes logo may not appear on the artwork.
• No CD or DVD (or their logos) may be shown on the artwork.
• No pricing or information such as 'special price' or 'low price'.
• References to physical products (e.g. 'Media Markt Edition') are not allowed.
• Pornographic images (even rudimentary) are not allowed.
• Only artists and/or titles that are actually included in the track listing may be featured on the cover.

File requirements:

• JPEG with .jpg extension
• RGB (web display standard)
• Minimum 3000 x 3000 pixels
• Maximum 4000 x 4000 pixels
• Square format
• Minimum 72 dpi
• Maximum file size 10.0 MB