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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.
|-
! [[Release/Packaging/Super Jewel Box|Super Jewel Box/Case]]
| [[File:Packaging-Superjewelcase.jpg|100px]]
| Similar to the regular jewel case, but with rounded corners and a latch closing mechanism. Usually used for SACDs.
|-
! [[Release/Packaging/Slim Case|Slim Jewel Case]]
| [[File:Packaging-Slimcase-white.jpg|100px]]
| A thinner jewel case, commonly used for CD singles.
|-
! [[Release/Packaging/Digipak|Digipak]]
| [[File:Packaging-Digipak-medright.jpg|100px]]
| A folded case, typically made of coated paperboard, with a plastic tray glued into it.
|-
|-
! Cardboard/Paper Sleeve
! 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
| [[File:Packaging-None.png|100px]]
| No packaging at all. Common for digital media (downloads).
|-
|-
! Cassette Case
! Cassette Case
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| Regular plastic case for a cassette.
| Regular plastic case for a cassette.
|-
|-
! Digibook
! Book
|
| [[File:Packaging-Book2CD.jpg|100px]]
| <!-- needs to be filled in -->
| A book with a sleeve containing a medium (usually a CD).
|-
! [[Release/Packaging/Digipak|Digipak]]
| [[File:Packaging-Digipak-medright.jpg|100px]]
| 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
! Fatbox
| [[File:Packaging-Fatbox6CD-smart.jpg|100px]]
| [[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.
| 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.
|-
! [[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
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| 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/Case]]
! Gatefold Cover
| [[File:Packaging-GatefoldCD.jpg|100px]]
| [[File:Packaging-Superjewelcase.jpg|100px]]
| 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
|
|
| Other forms of packaging that are not described by the prescribed list.
| 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.
|-
! None
| [[File:Packaging-None.png|100px]]
| No packaging at all. Common for digital media (downloads).
|}
|}

Revision as of 20:31, 12 July 2017

Type Image Description
Book Packaging-Book2CD.jpg A book with a sleeve containing a medium (usually a CD).
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
Digipak Packaging-Digipak-medright.jpg 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 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.
Slim Jewel Case Packaging-Slimcase-white.jpg 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 Packaging-Superjewelcase.jpg 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.
None
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No packaging at all. Common for digital media (downloads).