"Digipaks typically consist of a gate fold (book-style) paperboard or card stock outer binding, with one or more plastic trays capable of holding a CD or DVD attached to the inside."
Other features of a Digipak are a booklet that contain all of the lyrics of the songs and the credits of the songs on the album.
There are many styles of Digipak available, these consist of:
This is a 4 Panel Digipak, It features 4 full colour panels, a plastic CD Tray. Also it is still the same size as a normal Jewel case.
Once again this a 4 panel case but also features a pocket to hold a booklet that can contain the lyrics and credits to the songs on the album or single.
The 6 panel digipak allows for either more artwork or lyrics and credits to be shown. By adding a booklet limited edition pictures, lyrics, credits and band statements to be shown.
This is a 8 panel digipak it allows the designer to add more pictures or one continuous picture to wrap the whole thing. it also allows for some lyrics to be shown on the inside of the album.
By adding more then one disc, special addition songs and commentaries can be added or even a band DVD to the album.
Summary
All of styles of digipak are designed to add something extra to the album, some add special artwork throughout the album, some have an added booklet containing song lyrics and credits. Also the incorporation of the disc into the design makes the whole album one of a kind.
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