Most facings on a gatefold vinyl LP

According to Official Guinness Records,

The most facings on a gatefold vinyl LP is 22 for the packaging that accompanied the album titled Lotus by Santana on the CBS Sony label to commemorate Santana’s Tour of Japan in 1973. The recording is that of the concert held on 3 July 1973 at the Kosei Nenkin Kaikan, Osaka, Japan and the 22 printed Illustrated facings are all by Mr Tadanori Yokoo. It cost £ 30,000 for making this cover in 1976.

For a complete list of 1973 records, please visit 1973 Guinness Records in Japan.

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