Release/Packaging
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Type | Image | Description |
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Jewel case | The traditional CD case, made of hard, brittle plastic. | |
Super Jewel Box/Case | Similar to the regular jewel case, but with rounded corners and a latch closing mechanism. Usually used for SACDs. | |
Slim Jewel Case | A thinner jewel case, commonly used for CD singles. | |
Digipak | A folded case, typically made of coated paperboard, with a plastic tray glued into it. | |
Cardboard/Paper Sleeve | A sleeve made of paper, paperboard, or cardboard. Traditional packaging for records, also seen with CDs. | |
Keep Case | 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 | Regular plastic case for a cassette. | |
Book | A book with a sleeve containing a medium (usually a CD). | |
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. | |
Snap Case | A digipak-like case held together with a "snapping" plastic closure. | |
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. | |
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. |