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This is a list of packaging recognized by the MusicBrainz release editor. If you have found a form of packaging that is not listed, take a look at [https://tickets.metabrainz.org/issues/?jql=project%20%3D%20STYLE%20AND%20status%20in%20(Open%2C%20Reopened%2C%20%22Decision%20Required%22%2C%20%22RFC%20Sent%22%2C%20%22RFV%20Sent%22)%20AND%20component%20%3D%20%22Packaging%20types%22 packaging request queue] and check if another editor is requesting that the packaging be created. If not, then please consider requesting it.

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! Type
! Type
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! Description
! Description
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! Book
! Jewel case
| [[File:Jewel Case 02.jpg|100px]]
| [[File:Packaging-Book2CD.jpg|100px]]
| A book with a sleeve containing a medium (usually a CD).
| The traditional CD case, made of hard, brittle plastic.
|-
|-
! Super Jewel Box/Case
! Box
| [[File:SuperJewelCase.jpg|100px]]
| [[File:Boxed CD sets in the Media Collection (14626236591).jpg|100px]]
| A box with a lid or an opening that contains the medium and other packaging, like posters and booklet containing lyrics.
| Similar to the regular jewel case, but with rounded corners and a latch closing mechanism.
|-
|-
! [[Release/Packaging/Paper Sleeve|Cardboard/Paper Sleeve]]
! Slim Jewel Case
| [[File:Packaging_Slimcase.jpg|100px]]
| A thinner jewel case, commonly used for CD singles.
|-
! Digipak
| [[File:Sugarcane-Digipak.jpg|100px]]
| A folded case, typically made of coated paperboard, with a plastic tray glued into it.
|-
! Cardboard/Paper Sleeve
| [[File:LP Sleeve.jpg|100px]]<br/>[[File:Packaging Paper Sleeve with CD.jpg|100px]]
| [[File:LP Sleeve.jpg|100px]]<br/>[[File:Packaging Paper Sleeve with CD.jpg|100px]]
| A sleeve made of paper, paperboard, or cardboard. Traditional packaging for records, also seen with CDs.
| A sleeve made of paper, paperboard, or cardboard. Traditional packaging for records, also seen with CDs.
|-
! Keep Case
| [[File:Amaray-case.jpg|100px]]
| The traditional DVD case, made of soft plastic (usually) dark grey with a thin transparent plastic cover protecting the artwork.
|-
! None
|
| No packaging at all. Common for digital media (downloads).
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|-
! Cassette Case
! Cassette Case
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| Regular plastic case for a cassette.
| Regular plastic case for a cassette.
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|-
! Digibook
! Book
|
|
| A book with a sleeve containing a medium (usually a CD).
| A bounded booklet usually in hardcover with a sleeve bound to the spine of the book that houses a CD.
|-
! [[Release/Packaging/Digipak|Digipak]]
| [[File:Packaging-Digipak-medright.jpg|100px]]
| A folded case, typically made of coated paperboard, with one or more plastic trays glued into it. Cases that can only be folded in half usually have only one plastic tray glued to it, while those that can be folded into thirds or more folds usually have multiple plastic trays glued to 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
! Fatbox
| [[File:Packaging-Fatbox6CD-smart.jpg|100px]]
| 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
| [[File:Packaging-GatefoldCD.jpg|100px]]
| 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
| [[File:Jewel Case 02.jpg|100px]]
| The traditional CD case, made of hard, brittle plastic.
|-
! Keep Case
| [[File:Amaray-case.jpg|100px]]
| The traditional DVD case, made of soft plastic (usually) dark grey with a thin transparent plastic cover protecting the artwork.
|-
! Plastic sleeve
|
|
| A sleeve made entirely of plastic that holds the medium and other parts of an album (e.g. liner notes and track list). The plastic sleeve is usually transparent. For paper sleeves that have a plastic part that shows the medium, please use "Cardboard/Paper Sleeve".
| A double-sided, double-width jewel case capable of holding up to 4 CDs.
|-
! Slidepack
| [[File:SlidePac 110105 crop lessad.jpeg|100px]]
| A box with openings at its two ends that contains a tray (usually plastic) holding the medium. The box usually has a cutout to help the user to pull out the tray.
|-
! [[Release/Packaging/Slim Case|Slim Jewel Case]]
| [[File:Packaging-Slimcase-white.jpg|100px]]
| A thinner jewel case, commonly used for CD singles.
|-
|-
! Snap Case
! Snap Case
| [[File:DVD_Snap_Case_(inside_and_outside).jpg|100px]]
|
| A digipak-like case held together with a "snapping" plastic closure.
| A digipak-like case held together with a "snapping" plastic closure.
|-
|-
! [[Release/Packaging/Super Jewel Box|Super Jewel Box]]
! Gatefold Cover
| [[File:Packaging-Superjewelcase.jpg|100px]]
|
| Packaging similar to the regular jewel case, but with rounded corners and a latch closing mechanism. Usually used for SACDs.
| A cardboard sleeve that folds in halves, thirds, etc. It can hold multiple records or CDs as well as booklets, posters and other memorabilia.
|-
|-
! Other
! Discbox Slider
| [[File:Cakebox 100 collage.jpg|100px]]
| Other forms of packaging not on the list.
|-
! None
|
|
| No packaging at all. Common for digital media (downloads).
| 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 12:24, 1 May 2021

This is a list of packaging recognized by the MusicBrainz release editor. If you have found a form of packaging that is not listed, take a look at packaging request queue and check if another editor is requesting that the packaging be created. If not, then please consider requesting it.

Type Image Description
Book Packaging-Book2CD.jpg A book with a sleeve containing a medium (usually a CD).
Box Boxed CD sets in the Media Collection (14626236591).jpg A box with a lid or an opening that contains the medium and other packaging, like posters and booklet containing lyrics.
Cardboard/Paper Sleeve LP Sleeve.jpg
Packaging Paper Sleeve with CD.jpg
A sleeve made of paper, paperboard, or cardboard. Traditional packaging for records, also seen with CDs.
Cassette Case Audio cassette TDK D90 (3).jpg Regular plastic case for a cassette.
Digibook A bounded booklet usually in hardcover with a sleeve bound to the spine of the book that houses a CD.
Digipak Packaging-Digipak-medright.jpg A folded case, typically made of coated paperboard, with one or more plastic trays glued into it. Cases that can only be folded in half usually have only one plastic tray glued to it, while those that can be folded into thirds or more folds usually have multiple plastic trays glued to 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 Packaging-Fatbox6CD-smart.jpg 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 Packaging-GatefoldCD.jpg 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 Jewel Case 02.jpg The traditional CD case, made of hard, brittle plastic.
Keep Case Amaray-case.jpg The traditional DVD case, made of soft plastic (usually) dark grey with a thin transparent plastic cover protecting the artwork.
Plastic sleeve A sleeve made entirely of plastic that holds the medium and other parts of an album (e.g. liner notes and track list). The plastic sleeve is usually transparent. For paper sleeves that have a plastic part that shows the medium, please use "Cardboard/Paper Sleeve".
Slidepack SlidePac 110105 crop lessad.jpeg A box with openings at its two ends that contains a tray (usually plastic) holding the medium. The box usually has a cutout to help the user to pull out the tray.
Slim Jewel Case Packaging-Slimcase-white.jpg A thinner jewel case, commonly used for CD singles.
Snap Case DVD Snap Case (inside and outside).jpg A digipak-like case held together with a "snapping" plastic closure.
Super Jewel Box Packaging-Superjewelcase.jpg Packaging similar to the regular jewel case, but with rounded corners and a latch closing mechanism. Usually used for SACDs.
Other Cakebox 100 collage.jpg Other forms of packaging not on the list.
None No packaging at all. Common for digital media (downloads).