Type
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Image
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Description
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Jewel case
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The traditional CD case, made of hard, brittle plastic.
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Super Jewel Box/Case
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Similar to the regular jewel case, but with rounded corners and a latch closing mechanism.
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Slim Jewel Case
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A thinner jewel case, commonly used for CD singles.
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Digipak
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A folded case, typically made of coated paperboard, with a plastic tray glued into it.
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Cardboard/Paper Sleeve
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A sleeve made of paper, paperboard, or cardboard. Traditional packaging for records, also seen with CDs.
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Keep Case
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The traditional DVD case, made of soft plastic (usually) dark grey with a thin transparent plastic cover protecting the artwork.
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None
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No packaging at all. Common for digital media (downloads).
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Cassette Case
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Regular plastic case for a cassette.
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Book
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A book with a sleeve containing a medium (usually a CD).
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Fatbox
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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.
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Snap Case
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A digipak-like case held together with a "snapping" plastic closure.
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Gatefold Cover
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A cardboard sleeve that folds in halves, thirds, etc. It can hold multiple records or CDs as well as booklets, posters and other memorabilia.
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Discbox Slider
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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.
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