CD jewel cases with printed covers
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CD jewel cases with printed covers - product details
CD jewel cases with printed covers - A classic CD-Box case with a clear tray, a printed cover and a rear inlay with spines. You can choose a 4- or 6-page insert, or a stitched booklet from 8 to 28 pages. We put the discs and printed material into the cases on our side, so you receive finished sets ready for sale, shipping or handing out.
CD-Box cases with covers - classic packaging with good disc protection
The CD-Box is a rigid plastic case with a clear tray, familiar for years from music releases. The disc is held on a hub in the middle of the tray, so it does not move inside, does not rub against the case and stays in place during transport.
This construction protects the disc well mechanically and is still one of the most recognisable ways of packaging CDs.
The second advantage of the classic CD-Box is a legible spine. The case can stand upright on a shelf, and the album title and artist name can be read without pulling the whole release out. That is why this format still appears often on music albums, collector's editions and series intended for sale.
What you actually buy
With this product you order a finished set, not just the plastic case.
The set consists of:
- the CD-Box case,
- a printed cover, insert or booklet,
- a rear inlay with spines,
- assembly, that is placing the disc and printed material into the case.
The calculator also offers a no covers option - you supply the printed material yourself and we put it into the cases together with the discs.
You therefore receive a finished release that can go straight to a distributor, onto a shelf, into sale, or be handed out at a concert, conference or other event.
The discs can be ordered from us together with the packaging as well. For larger series there is CD replication, and for smaller ones printing and data duplication.
Pack type: CD-Box with Clear Tray
This product uses a CD-Box case with a clear tray.
The tray is made of colourless plastic, so the graphics on the rear inlay stay visible through its surface too. That opens up more design possibilities, particularly when the graphics are meant to form a coherent whole under the disc and on the spines.
It is a classic solution, well known to buyers of music releases.
If you need a thinner case that takes up less room in transport and on a shelf, look at Slim cases with covers.
If you prefer card packaging, a good counterpart is the Digipack 4P, where the disc also sits in a tray but the whole is wrapped in printed board.
Cover, spine and rear inlay
Two separate elements are printed for a classic CD-Box case.
The first is the front insert or booklet slid under the clear lid.
The second is the rear inlay. It goes under the tray. It has strips on both sides which, once folded, form the spines of the case.
The spines most often carry:
- the album title,
- the artist name,
- the catalogue number.
It is a small surface but a very important one. When the disc stands on a shelf among other releases, the spine is what is seen first.
The rear part of the inlay usually also carries the track list, publisher information, markings, codes and licensing details. It is worth planning this content before designing the whole release.
Insert or stitched booklet
In the calculator you also choose the type of printed material placed under the front lid of the case.
Two groups are available.
An insert is a folded sheet without staples.
The 4-page version is made from a sheet folded in half, and the 6-page one from a sheet folded into three. This form works well when there is little material: a title, a track list, a short note about the release, basic information and contact details.
A stitched booklet is made of several sheets joined with a staple at the spine.
The 8-, 12-, 16-, 20-, 24- and 28-page variants are available.
The greater volume gives room for lyrics, a project description, photographs from the session or studio, information about the musicians, acknowledgements, sponsors or additional publishing content.
We also offer booklets and inserts for digipaks and ecopaks separately.
Why the page count grows in steps of 4
In a stitched booklet the page count follows from the way it is made.
One sheet folded in half gives four pages: two on one side of the sheet and two on the other. Further sheets are nested one inside another and stapled at the fold.
So one or two single pages cannot be added. The available volumes are 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 and 28 pages.
When designing, it is worth leaving a little margin. If the material runs to, say, 13 pages, it is better to choose a 16-page booklet and use the extra space for a photograph, graphics or publishing information, rather than packing the text as tightly as possible.
How many pages to choose
As a rough guide:
- Single or EP - a 4- or 6-page insert, or an 8-page booklet. Enough for a few titles, a short note and contact details.
- Full album - usually a 12- or 16-page booklet. There is then room for photographs, a description of the recording, the line-up and acknowledgements.
- Edition with lyrics - most often 20, 24 or 28 pages. Lyrics quickly take up a large part of a booklet, especially if they are to stay comfortable to read.
Training and conference material usually fits into 8 to 16 pages.
Assembly of discs and booklets into the case
Putting the release together is part of this product and we always do it on our side.
We fix the disc on the hub, place the rear inlay under the tray, and the front cover or booklet under the clear lid. The case is then closed and prepared as a finished set.
You therefore do not receive cases, discs and printed matter separately to assemble yourself.
On larger runs this matters a good deal. Assembling several hundred copies by hand takes a lot of time, and with discs and booklets handled repeatedly it is also easier to end up with accidental scratches or bent corners.
Wrapping the cases
The last option is shrink-wrapping of finished sets.
Without wrapping you receive closed and sorted cases, ready for further use. This variant is convenient if you want to add something to the release yourself, or if the discs will be handed out directly.
With wrapping each case gets sealed shrink film.
It protects the product from dust, damp and small scratches in transit. It also keeps the whole closed, and the recipient can see that the case has not been opened before.
For releases intended for retail sale this protection is often chosen, because the finished product can go straight onto a shelf.
Runs, files and ordering
CD-Box cases with covers can be ordered in runs of:
50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 1000 and 2000 sets.
This range covers both a small promotional or demo series and a full publishing run.
Prepare the artwork in CMYK.
Add 3 mm bleed, prepare photographs at 300 dpi, and fine elements preferably at 600 dpi.
Fonts should be converted to outlines. We accept PDF files or flattened TIF files.
Keep texts, logos and other important elements at least 3 mm from the trim and fold lines.
Pay particular attention to the rear inlay and its spines. Text placed exactly on a fold line can become hard to read once the inlay is folded.
Detailed information is in our file preparation guide.
In the calculator you choose the page count of the insert or booklet, the wrapping and the run. The price and lead time are shown for the configuration you set.
If you do not have finished artwork, or do not know how many booklet pages you will need, write to us. We will advise on the basis of the material that is to go into the release.
CD jewel cases with printed covers - questions and answers
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How does a CD-Box case differ from a Slim case?
The CD-Box is thicker and more rigid. It has a clear tray with a hub holding the disc, and a more pronounced spine.
Thanks to the extra space it also takes a thicker booklet and protects the disc better in transit.
A Slim case is much thinner, so it takes up less room on a shelf and in a parcel, but it also holds less extensive printed material.
If you are preparing an album with a booklet and lyrics, a CD-Box will be the more convenient solution. If low thickness matters most, look at Slim cases with covers.
What does Clear Tray mean?
Clear Tray is the transparent tray inside the case.
It is made of colourless plastic, so the graphics on the rear inlay stay visible through its surface as well.
The disc is held on a toothed hub in the middle of the tray. It therefore does not slide freely around the case and stays in place during transport.
Will I receive a finished release, or will I have to assemble it?
You receive a finished release.
Assembly is part of this product and we always carry it out. We place the disc on the hub, put the rear inlay under the tray, and the cover or booklet under the front lid.
Once the case is closed you receive a set ready for sale, shipping or handing out.
You do not have to put the cases, printed matter and discs together yourself.
What is the difference between an insert and a stitched booklet?
An insert is a folded sheet without staples.
The 4-page version is a sheet folded in half, and the 6-page one is folded into three. This form is enough for a cover, a track list, a short note and basic information.
A stitched booklet is made of several sheets joined with a staple at the spine.
The 8-, 12-, 16-, 20-, 24- and 28-page versions are available. More pages allow lyrics, photographs, a project description, acknowledgements and sponsor information.
Why does the page count grow in fours rather than one at a time?
It follows from the way the booklet is made.
One sheet folded in half creates four pages. Further sheets are nested one inside another and stapled at the fold.
A single page therefore cannot be added. That is why the available booklets are 8-, 12-, 16-, 20-, 24- and 28-page.
If the content barely fits into the chosen volume, it is usually better to take the next variant and leave the design a little more room.
How many pages for a single or EP?
For a single or EP a 4- or 6-page insert or an 8-page booklet is usually enough.
That fits a track list, a short note about the recording, the artist's details and contact information.
The 6-page version gives a little more surface than the 4-page one. An 8-page booklet additionally allows a photograph, short acknowledgements or more information about the release.
If you are planning to publish lyrics, it is better to consider a larger volume from the start.
How many pages make sense for a full album?
For a full album a 12- or 16-page booklet is most often chosen.
That volume is usually enough for a track list, a few photographs, information about the recording, the line-up and acknowledgements, without cramming the content.
The 16-page version gives a little more freedom in design and allows more room for photographs.
If the booklet is to carry full lyrics, 20, 24 or 28 pages are worth considering.
Where should the lyrics go?
Lyrics take up a lot of room, so it is best to plan a 20-, 24- or 28-page booklet from the start.
Trying to fit longer texts into too few pages usually ends with very small type that is then hard to read comfortably.
With a larger volume the content can be laid out more calmly - a whole page for a longer song, say, or two shorter ones side by side.
You choose the page count in the calculator.
What is the rear inlay and why does it have strips on the sides?
The rear inlay is the printed sheet placed under the tray of the case.
It has strips on both sides which, once folded, form the spines of the CD-Box.
That is where the album title, artist name and catalogue number are most often printed. It means the basic information can be read while the case stands on a shelf among other releases.
The larger, rear surface usually carries the track list, publisher details, codes and licensing information.
What does wrapping the cases give me?
Wrapping means protecting the finished case with sealed shrink film.
It guards against dust, damp and small scratches during transport and storage.
The recipient can also see that the copy has not been opened before.
In retail sale wrapping is often chosen for exactly that reason. If you hand the discs out directly, or want to add something inside yourself, you can order the version without wrapping.
What runs can I order?
The available runs are:
50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 1000 and 2000 sets.
The smallest quantities suit promotional series, demo releases or material prepared for a single event.
Higher runs are meant for full releases and regular distribution.
You choose the run in the calculator along with the other options, and the price is calculated for that specific configuration.
How do I prepare the print files for the cover and insert?
Prepare the artwork in CMYK, not RGB.
Add 3 mm bleed. Photographs should be at 300 dpi, and for fine elements 600 dpi is better.
We accept PDF files with fonts converted to outlines, or flattened TIF files.
Keep texts, logos and other important elements at least 3 mm from the trim and fold lines.
When designing the rear inlay, pay particular attention to the strips forming the spines. Text sitting directly on a fold line can be hard to read afterwards.
Detailed requirements are in our file preparation guide.
Can I order the discs from you too?
Yes. Discs and cases can be ordered together.
On larger runs, CD replication - producing discs from a glass master - is worth considering. For smaller series, printing and data duplication are available.
If all the elements are made by us, there is no need to move discs, cases and printed matter between several suppliers. Once the discs are ready we can go straight on to assembling them.
What if I prefer card packaging instead of plastic?
In that case you can choose a digipak or an ecopak.
A digipak has a card wrap and a plastic tray in which the disc is held firmly. It gives a large surface for graphics and works well for music releases.
An ecopak is a construction without a plastic tray. The disc goes into a slot or a pocket made of board.
A CD-Box is the good choice when rigid protection of the disc and a legible spine, visible when the release stands on a shelf, matter most.
Who is responsible for rights to the recordings and artwork?
Rights to the material sent for production are the customer's responsibility.
That covers recordings, texts, photographs, graphics and company marks, among other things.
By sending us material you confirm that you hold the appropriate rights or permission to use it.
We handle printing, disc production and assembly of the release, but we do not verify copyright or settle accounts with collecting societies.
If you have doubts about a specific item, it is best to clear them up before placing the order.