Basics

This page aims to go over the various ways of packaging Optical Discs such as CDs DVDs and Blu-Rays / M-Disc

Options

A Plastic Case that is pretty rigid, and outside of potentially shattering the disc when removing it, shouldn't damage the disc

These tend to be single piece packages with a Live Hinge
Often Polypropylene
Examples:
- Innovera Slim CD Cases, Clear, 25 Pack (~14 USD) (Translucent White)
- Innovera Slim CD Cases, Clear, 10 Pack (~9 USD) (Assorted Colors)

Marketed for archival use
Made of Polypropylene, but supposedly a better mechanism for releasing the disc (to prevent shatter), and larger gaps to prevent scraping
The Website
A Potential Source for Buying them, PrintFile Archival Storage
Rated for up to 60 Years
- Need to see what this is based off of, some sort of Accelerated Aging test maybe?

Haven't seen these firsthand yet, but they grab the disc by the edge, and sort of shoot it out when a button is pressed
A B&H Photo Store Page for them (No longer available there)
Duplication . ca supposedly still sells them
As well as "Blank Media Printing"
Getting one even to just reverse engineer and 3d print would be neat in of itself

Essentially a cardboard "book" that has either the Plastic Insert Itself from a Jewel Case, or a similar divot and spindle
In the case of Music/Video releases it can have artwork and such
Probably not as durable, but it depends

Due to the risk of scratching the disc these aren't advisable, although for casual use of easily replaceable things it isn't a big deal
Can be plastic, paper, or cardboard

The Wikipedia Page on Optical Disc Packaging
a RateYourMusic Wiki Post Titled "Package type"
- Just found this based on the images, has a detailed guide with good photos/diagrams (although seems to be instructions on what to tag your stuff as based on desciptors)
A Duplication Company (Duplication . ca)'s Page Showcasing their Options
A Publishing Shop (Disc Wizards) Page Titled "CD DVD & Vinyl Design Templates - Download all CD, DVD & vinyl print packaging design templates here
- Showcases their options and has templates for each
Media Medley - Music CD Case Packaging Styles
PREMIUM Super Jewel Box King Size Super Jewel Case CD DVD Super Audio Hinge Case (why does it have a punchcard in it) (May lowkey just be the DVD case type thing, which apparently HIPS ones were made of, but otherwise seemed notable, and the punchcard was just goofy enough to need to share lol)