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! Super Jewel Box/Case |
! Super Jewel Box/Case |
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| Similar to the regular jewel case, but with rounded corners and a latch closing mechanism. |
| Similar to the regular jewel case, but with rounded corners and a latch closing mechanism. Usually used for SACDs. |
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! Slim Jewel Case |
! Slim Jewel Case |
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| A thinner jewel case, commonly used for CD singles. |
| A thinner jewel case, commonly used for CD singles. |
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! Digipak |
! Digipak |
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| A folded case, typically made of coated paperboard, with a plastic tray glued into it. |
| A folded case, typically made of coated paperboard, with a plastic tray glued into it. |
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! Book |
! Book |
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| [[File:Packaging-Book2CD.jpg|100px]] |
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| A book with a sleeve containing a medium (usually a CD). |
| A book with a sleeve containing a medium (usually a CD). |
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! Fatbox |
! Fatbox |
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| [[File:Packaging-Fatbox6CD-smart.jpg|100px]] |
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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. |
| 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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! Gatefold Cover |
! 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. |
| 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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Revision as of 17:55, 12 July 2017
| Type | Image | Description |
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| Jewel case | 
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The traditional CD case, made of hard, brittle plastic. |
| Super Jewel Box/Case | 
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Similar to the regular jewel case, but with rounded corners and a latch closing mechanism. Usually used for SACDs. |
| Slim Jewel Case | 
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A thinner jewel case, commonly used for CD singles. |
| Digipak | 
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A folded case, typically made of coated paperboard, with a plastic tray glued into it. |
| Cardboard/Paper Sleeve |  
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A sleeve made of paper, paperboard, or cardboard. Traditional packaging for records, also seen with CDs. |
| 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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No packaging at all. Common for digital media (downloads). |
| Cassette Case | .jpg)
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Regular plastic case for a cassette. |
| Book | 
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A book with a sleeve containing a medium (usually a CD). |
| 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. |
| Snap Case | A digipak-like case held together with a "snapping" plastic closure. | |
| 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. |
| 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. |
