CUSTOM MEDIA PACKAGING & MEDIA MANUFACTURING
High end custom media packaging and media manufacturing is what we do. Our specialties include media box sets, hardcover books, vintage Bluenote vinyl LPs, mixed media sets, and video screen packaging. Our custom packaging solutions are great for media sets, retail products, vinyl records, cd dvd discs, books, literature, or usb drives. You supply the art and media content, we’ll bring it to life for you!
CUSTOM MEDIA PACKAGING & MEDIA MANUFACTURING SPECIALTIES
- Deluxe box set manufacturing for retail items
- Hardcover book printing with options for linen & leather wraps
- Vinyl packaging & mixed media sets
- Bluenote LPs for CD & Vinyl
- Creative disc packaging and multidisc set solutions
- Cutting edge video screen packaging kiosks & boxes
- Rigid chipboard packaging (boxes, books, slipcases, etc.)
- Perfect bound books with offset printing, fly sheets, and swinging sleeves
- Creative die cut packaging, custom shape and size
- Custom paper stocks (matte, parchment vellum, fiberboard)
- High end special printing effects such as foil, embossing, and spot matte
- Eco-friendly, plastic free options, recycled paper, and soy inks.
Media Manufacturing
Optical media manufacturing and packaging to go with it.CD, DVD, BLURAY, USB, LCD VIDEO SCREENs
Custom Packaging
Deluxe Chipboard Boxes, Books & LPs.Creative Packaging with Die Cuts.
Special Printing Effects and Eco-Friendly.
PACKAGING
Box Sets, Product Boxes, Limited Edition Vinyl Packaging, Hardcover Books, LPs, Disc Packaging, USB Packaging, Video Player Packaging, Notebooks, and more!PROJECT CONSULTATION
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- Blue Note LPs
- Digipaks
- Jackets
- Video Screens
- CD / DVD Discs
- USB Drives
- Booklets & LIT
- Add-ons
- Slipcases
Custom Media Packaging + Media Manufacturing = Packaging Solutions
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Custom Media Packaging
- Vinyl Record Packaging
- Deluxe Box Sets
- Hardcover Books
- Discs & Packaging
- Various Add-ons: Slipcases, OBI, Booklets, etc.
- Packaging with Built in Video Players
- USB Packaging
Media Manufacturing
We also created some Special Collections & Sets to help your browsing experience. You can find these further below on this page.
- Mixed Media Sets (discs, vinyl, books, usbs, cassettes, etc.)
- MultiDisc Sets
- Special Printing Effects
- Classic Edition Linen & Leather
- Vintage Collection
- Eco-Friendly
CUSTOM BOX SET PACKAGING
RETAIL ITEMS, BOOKS, DISCS, VINYL, MIXED MEDIA
MEDIA MANUFACTURING
We make many types of box sets and can do them in any size! You can view lots of types of boxes on our Box Set Page:
SPECIFIC TYPES OF BOXES:
Deluxe Boxes Rigid Box Sets are made with a chipboard core. They are deluxe boxes and generally hold media (books, discs, vinyl, etc.) or other retail items (perfume, cosmetics, keys, etc.). Boxes can be 1 piece hinged, or 2 piece top and bottom lid. These types of boxes can be printed or wrapped with material.
Deluxe, Rigid BoxesDeluxe Folding Boxes are also made with a chipboard core, but designed to fold flat (a huge savings in shipping). They frequently have interior wells to hold specific items.
Deluxe, Folding BoxesVideo Screen Boxes are specialized boxes and have an LCD panel built into them for internet free delivery of your video.
Video Screen BoxesArt Card Boxes Portfolio / Software Boxes are collapsible boxes that are made with an art card stock (15/16pt or 310gsm+). These frequently have a built in shelf for media.
Art Card BoxesSlipcase Box Sets involve a slipcase around other packaging elements. For example, a slipcase to hold a multidisc digipak set together, or multiple jackets. Slipcases are made of art card (15/16pt 310 gsm+) and can be collapsed.
Slipcase Box SetsBox Sets
CUSTOM VINYL PACKAGING
LPs, BLUENOTE, ALBUM COVERS, BOXES, SLIPCASE SETS
COLLECTOR SET PACKAGING
We are delighted to welcome vinyl records back and happy to be making the best limited edition, collector set vinyl packaging around! You can peruse all vinyl packaging types at our top level page:
SPECIFIC VINYL RECORD PACKAGING:
Most vinyl records requests are variations on 12″ size, but if you need another size, we can certainly do it. Here are the popular types of vinyl record packaging our clients request:
Vinyl LP – 2pp or 4pp Cover, Album Packaging
Vinyl LPs
Vinyl Book – Hardcover Coffee Table Book Holding Records
Vinyl Books
Vinyl Box Sets – Hinged 1 Piece, or Top & Bottom 2 Piece
Vinyl Box Sets
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Inner Sleeves – Solid White or Black, Die Cut Centers, 1C or 4C Printed, Vellum
Inner Sleeves
Add Ons: Posters, Download Cards, Discs, Books, OBI Strips, Bags, Slipcases, etc.
Add Ons
You can also visit our site dedicated to Vinyl Record Packaging!
Vinyl Packaging Examples:
HARDCOVER BOOK PRINTING
CD, DVD, VINYL BOOKS, STORYBOOKS
FULL COLOR PRINT, LINEN, LEATHER, VELLUM FLY SHEETS, SWINGING SLEEVES
MEDIA MANUFACTURING
Hardcover Books are beautiful, deluxe coffee table type books that hold media and have inner pages. You can look at all book types here:
SPECIFIC TYPES OF BOOKS, BASED ON SIZE:
The book size frequently reflects the type of media, but not always. Mixed media collections often take the form of 12×12″, for example. Popular size options:
- CD Books – Book Dimensions Approx. 5×5″
CD Books - DVD Books – Book Dimensions Approx. 5×7″ or 7×5″
DVD Books - Vinyl Books – Book Dimensions Approx. 12×12″
Vinyl Books - Custom Sized Books – Custom Book Dimensions (e.g., Storybook, or 6×8″, 7×9″, etc.)
Custom Size Books
MATERIALS:
Hardcover books are made by wrapping a rigid chipboard core material. The outside wrap can be printed, or a linen or leather material. The inside wrap can be 4C printed, or a solid black or kraft paper wrap. Learn more about Wraps:
Book Wraps
INNER PAGES:
Books can hold any number of pages you want, starting at 8pp and increasing by 4pp increments. If you have 28pp or fewer, the inner pages are stapled. If you go over 28, perfect binding or stitched perfect bound become options. You can also do fun things like Fly Sheets or Vellum overlays. Learn more:
Stapled Inner Pages, <28pp
Perfect Bound Inner Pages
Special Paper Stocks
HOLDING MEDIA:
There are several ways to hold the media depending on the type(s) of media. Options include trays (clear, paper, foam), hubs (cork, foam), and sleeves (glued on or swinging). Learn more:
Clear Tray 5″
Clear Tray 7″
Recycled Paper Trays
Foam Trays
Cork Hubs
Foam Hubs
Glued on Sleeve Pocket
Swinging Sleeve
Also visit our dedicated site to Hardcover Books!
Hardcover Book Examples:
RIGID BLUE NOTE LP
CD & VINYL CUSTOM PACKAGING
CD MEDIA MANUFACTURING
Authentic Blue Note LPs are made in the same way as yesterday. We start with a rigid chipboard core, apply printed wraps to the outside and inside, and finish the product with a lamination.
BlueNote LPs:
- Rigid, chipboard core product
- Printed 4C wrap outside and across inside (continuous art)
- Choice of gloss or matte lamination
- 1 or 2 Outward facing pockets
- Inner Sleeves: Black Matte, Vellum, 1C, 4C
- Booklets: 4pp +
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CUSTOM DIGIPAK PACKAGING
ECO, PAPER, FOAM, DIE CUT, SLIPCASE SETS
CD, DVD, BLURAY MEDIA MANUFACTURING
Question: What makes a digipak a digipak?
Answer: a Tray
All Digipaks Page
The nature of the tray really defines the size of the packaging. Common options are CD Sized, DVD Sized, or MegaTall (used for multidisc collections).
- CD Sized 5×5″
- DVD Sized 5×7″, 7×5″
- MegaTall 10″ (uses 5″ trays on one panel)
Trays can be the traditional plastic, clear trays, or we have special eco-friendly recycled paper trays (see Eco Digipaks) for a plastic free alternative. Custom made foam trays give you additional flexibility as we can create them in any size or configuration (e.g., disc & usb combo).
Paper stock thickness is usually 15/16pt (310gsm), although we can go thicker…up to 28pt. Lamination is another way to add thickness. Types of paper include a crisp white, recycled, uncoated matte, and fiberboard.
5″ CD Digipaks
7″ DVD Tall Digipaks
Multidisc Digipaks
Eco Digipaks
Foam Tray Digipaks
Custom Digipaks
Cross Digipaks
Digipak options:
- Printing 4C/0C or 4C/4C
- Paper thickness from 15/16pt to 28pt
- Choice of trays:
- Clear trays (5″, 7″, single or double disc)
- Paper trays (100% recycled with cork hub, 5″ only)
- Foam trays (perfect for custom configurations)
- Special paper stocks
- Special Effects Printing
Question: What makes a digipak a digipak?
Answer: a Tray
All Digipaks Page
The nature of the tray really defines the size of the packaging. Common options are CD Sized, DVD Sized, or MegaTall (used for multidisc collections).
- CD Sized 5×5″
- DVD Sized 5×7″, 7×5″
- MegaTall 10″ (uses 5″ trays on one panel)
Trays can be the traditional plastic, clear trays, or we have special eco-friendly recycled paper trays (see Eco Digipaks) for a plastic free alternative. Custom made foam trays give you additional flexibility as we can create them in any size or configuration (e.g., disc & usb combo).
Paper stock thickness is usually 15/16pt (310gsm), although we can go thicker…up to 28pt. Lamination is another way to add thickness. Types of paper include a crisp white, recycled, uncoated matte, and fiberboard.
5″ CD Digipaks
7″ DVD Tall Digipaks
Multidisc Digipaks
Eco Digipaks
Foam Tray Digipaks
Custom Digipaks
Cross Digipaks
Digipak options:
- Printing 4C/0C or 4C/4C
- Paper thickness from 15/16pt to 28pt
- Choice of trays:
- Clear trays (5″, 7″, single or double disc)
- Paper trays (100% recycled with cork hub, 5″ only)
- Foam trays (perfect for custom configurations)
- Special paper stocks
- Special Effects Printing
DIE CUT CUSTOM PACKAGING
OFFSET PRINTING
DISC, PORTFOLIO, LITERATURE, VINYL JACKETS
Jackets are super versatile. We can make them in any size, with numerous types of paper stocks, and the media can be held in numerous ways.
Jacket options:
- Dimensions: (Any!) Common Folded Size: 5×5″, 5×7″, 6×8″, 9×11″, 12×12″
- 2pp Sleeve Jackets, 4pp, 6pp, 8pp, 10pp Gatefolds, 10pp Cross Shaped, Custom Shaped
- Paper Stocks: White Crisp, Recycled, Uncoated Matte, Fiberboard
- Hold Media in Pockets – *Many* Different Pocket Styles
- Hold Media in Sleeves – Glued-on Sleeves or Swinging Sleeves
- Hold Media with Disc Hubs – Cork Hubs, Black or White Foam Hubs
- Special Effects: Foil, Spot Gloss, Embossing, and Die Cuts/Knock Outs
Take a look at our top level jacket page to browse all kinds of jackets:
All Jackets Page
SOME SPECIFIC JACKET TYPES:
CD Jackets – Variations around 5inch tall but completely customizable!
CD Jackets
DVD Jackets (Tall) – Variations around 7inch tall
Tall DVD Jackets
Eco Jackets
– Plastic free, recycled paper, soy inks
Eco Jackets
Japanese LPs – Oversized jackets, thicker stock, OBUI Strips & Resealable Bags
Japanese LPs
Cross Jackets– Cross or Plus shaped jackets that fold up to 5×5″
Cross Jackets
Pop Up Paks– Our patented 3D pop up disc holder
Pop-Up Paks
Mailers – Complete with Zipper Strip Pull , ready for mailing
Disc Mailers
Multidisc Sets – For more than 1 disc
Multidisc Jackets
Portfolio Folders – Tall 9″ Folder made to hold literature
Portfolio Folders
DIE CUTS – Custom cut outs are very easy to do in jackets
Custom Die Cuts
You may also want to check our our LPs, which are made quite differently than jackets. LPs have a thick chipboard core which is wrapped with a 4C print and laminated.
Authentic BlueNote LPs made with Chipboard Core (CD or Vinyl Size)
Authentic Blue Note LPs
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CUSTOM PACKAGING WITH VIDEO SCREENS
VIDEO BOXES, BOOKS, BROCHURES, CARDS, KIOSKS
Video Screen Packaging is an awesome way to deliver your video directly to the end-user, without internet or phone service. These are stand-alone packages that play your video. perfect for advertising, promotion, instruction, education, and special cards. Best of all, the video can be changed at any time by you with the usb upload cord!
SPECIFIC TYPES OF VIDEO SCREENS:
Deluxe Boxes with Video Players– Perfect for products or media collections
Deluxe Boxes
Desktop Kiosks & Calendars with Video Players – Perfect for lobbies or memories!
Desktop Kiosks
Video Brochures & Mailers – Printed art card paper stock with video screen and buttons
Brochures & Mailers
Notebooks & Books with Video Players– Perfect for training or educational use!
Books & Notebooks
Video Greeting Cards –– A great way to deliver a personalized message!
Greeting Cards
Video Screen LCD Panel Packaging
CD DVD BluRay MANUFACTURING
GLASS MASTERED
SILKSCREEN OR OFFSET PRINTING
- Pressed Discs / Glass Manufactured
- CD, DVD 5, DVD9, DVD10
- BlueRay
- 5C Offset printing or silkscreen included
- 6C special effects printing on discs
- Vinyl look vintage discs
- Test Discs Available (content & print)
- Complete proofing services
Pressed Disc Manufacturing / Glass Mastered
USB DRIVE MEDIA MANUFACTURING
CUSTOM USB PACKAGING
USB Manufacturing & Printed Packaging provides you with a large variety of USB drive and creative packaging to showcase them. We can create special USB or Mixed Media boxes with custom cut foam wells or shelves for you.
- Printed boxes with shelves
- Printed boxes with foam wells
- Custom cut foam trays to hold usb drives & discs
- Booklets & manuals also available
USB & USB Packaging Examples
SOFTCOVER BOOKS, PERFECT BOUND BOOKS
BOOKLETS & POSTERS, STAGGERED INSERTS
BUSINESS CARDS
SOFTCOVER BOOKS & BOOKLETS
Softcover books and booklets can be bound in a number of ways depending on the number of pages. Each page has a front and a back panel (referred to as pp for printed panel or printed page). The options include:
- Perfect binding (forms a spine, 32pp+)
- Stitched perfect binding
- Stitched binding
- Stapled
- Gatefold (under 10pp)
NOTEBOOKS, MANUALS, FLIPBOOKS
- Spiral noteboooks with metal or plastic binding
- Laminated cover notebooks
- Workshop manuals with uncoated paper for writing
- Special size flip books for animation illustatrion
- Coupon books
POSTERS
Posters can be made in any size and printed 1 or 2 sides.
BUSINESS CARDS
To go with the rest of your literature! Add special effects like embossing or spot gloss or foil.
Booklets, Notebooks, Pockets
We do custom work, so it is not uncommon for us to explore special types of add-ons such as:
SLIPCASE SETS DISC, VINYL, BOOK
RIGID & ARTCARD
MEDIA MANUFACTURING
Slipcases go around other items such as several volumes of digipaks, books, individual jackets. They can be used to bundle items together, or to dress up a special edition, release, or promotional item. Have some fun with die cuts!
- Media: Books, vinyl, discs, mixed media sets
- Styles: Tube, Vertical or Side Loading, 1 wall open, fully enclosed, 2 piece sets, etc.
- 4C Print, Single Wall or Double Wall
- Rigid chipboard slipcases
- Collapsible artcard slipcases: 15/16pt (310gsm), 18pt, 21pt, 28 pt paper stock
- Lamination (Matte or Gloss)
- Paper Stocks: Crisp White, Recycled, Matte Uncoated, Fiberboard
- Die Cut Lettering & Shapes
- Special printing Effects: Foil Stamping, Spot UV Gloss, Embossing
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