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;Fatbox: A double-sided, double-width jewel case capable of holding up to 4 CDs. |
;Fatbox: A double-sided, double-width jewel case capable of holding up to 4 CDs. |
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;Snap Case: A digipak-like case held together with a "snapping" plastic closure. |
;Snap Case: A digipak-like case held together with a "snapping" plastic closure. |
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;Gatefold Cover: A cardboard sleeve that folds in halves, thirds, etc. It can hold multiple records or CDs as well as booklets, posters and other memorabilia. |
;Gatefold Cover: A cardboard sleeve that folds in halves, thirds, etc. It can hold multiple records or CDs as well as booklets, posters and other memorabilia. [https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/be/Made-in-Heaven-CD-Gatefold.jpg] |
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;Discbox Slider: A pouch-like package with an internal mechanism that pushes the contents (usually a CD) out of the case when the lid flap is opened. |
;Discbox Slider: A pouch-like package with an internal mechanism that pushes the contents (usually a CD) out of the case when the lid flap is opened. |
Revision as of 15:35, 12 October 2014
- Jewel Case
- The traditional CD case, made of hard, brittle plastic. [1]
- Slim Jewel Case
- A thinner jewel case, commonly used for CD singles. [2]
- Digipak
- A folded cardboard outer, typically made of coated cardboard, with a plastic tray glued into it. [3]
- Cardboard/Paper Sleeve
- A sleeve, made of paper or cardboard. Traditional packaging for records, also seen with CDs. [4]
- Keep Case
- The traditional DVD case, made of soft plastic (usually) dark grey with a thin transparent plastic cover protecting the artwork. [5]
- None
- No packaging at all. Common for digital media (downloads).
- Cassette Case
- Regular plastic case as for a cassette.
- Book
- A book with a sleeve containing a medium (usually a CD).
- Fatbox
- A double-sided, double-width jewel case capable of holding up to 4 CDs.
- Snap Case
- A digipak-like case held together with a "snapping" plastic closure.
- Gatefold Cover
- A cardboard sleeve that folds in halves, thirds, etc. It can hold multiple records or CDs as well as booklets, posters and other memorabilia. [6]
- Discbox Slider
- A pouch-like package with an internal mechanism that pushes the contents (usually a CD) out of the case when the lid flap is opened.