noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
buying based on the cover
Used for purchasing a CD, book, or similar item primarily because of its cover art or design, not the content. Often used in the context of music or book shopping.
See also: 表紙買い
あのアルバムはジャケット買いしたけど、曲もよかった。
I bought that album because of the cover, but the songs were good too.
彼
He often buys CDs based on the cover, so he has many he doesn't listen to.