Release/Packaging
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Book | ![]() |
A book with a sleeve containing a medium (usually a CD). |
Cardboard/Paper Sleeve | ![]() ![]() |
A sleeve made of paper, paperboard, or cardboard. Traditional packaging for records, also seen with CDs. |
Cassette Case | ![]() |
Regular plastic case for a cassette. |
Digibook | ||
Digipak | ![]() |
A folded case, typically made of coated paperboard, with a plastic tray glued into it. |
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. | |
Fatbox | ![]() |
A double-sided, double-width jewel case normally holding 2 to 4 CDs, but (with Smart Tray or Brilliant Box inside) capable of up to 6 CDs. |
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. |
Jewel case | ![]() |
The traditional CD case, made of hard, brittle plastic. |
Keep Case | ![]() |
The traditional DVD case, made of soft plastic (usually) dark grey with a thin transparent plastic cover protecting the artwork. |
Slim Jewel Case | ![]() |
A thinner jewel case, commonly used for CD singles. |
Snap Case | A digipak-like case held together with a "snapping" plastic closure. | |
Super Jewel Box/Case | ![]() |
Similar to the regular jewel case, but with rounded corners and a latch closing mechanism. Usually used for SACDs. |
Other | Other forms of packaging that are not described by the prescribed list. | |
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No packaging at all. Common for digital media (downloads). |