Many CDs are still packaged in a standard jewel box with a cover and traycard (backliner). However, you may want to consider an alternative to the jewel box, such as the Oasis Digipak (4, 6, and 8 panel), 100% recycled Flex-tray slim Digipak (4 and 6 panel), Jewel-Free Box, Rough-Look, Soft-Spot, Digipak, 4 or 6 panel Green Wallet, or simple printed sleeve package. The advantages to using an alternative package are these: they are much more eye-catching, they peg your project as unique--not just another release from another musician, they are friendly to the environment, they save on mailing costs, and more. On the other hand, standard jewel box packaging is quite economical and is perfectly suitable for most project.

NOTE: All Oasis packaging, whether standard jewel case or alternative board packaging, is 100% Green Forestry Practices Certified recycled stock, with a minimum of 10% recycled content.

By each package on this page put the green practices logo and the appropriate statement.

THE OASIS JEWEL-FREE™ BOX
Sturdy: The cardboard spines are supported by a patented tray, so they don't get crushed.
Size: It has the same dimensions as a plastic jewel box. It fits in standard CD racks, so DJs and stores love it, and it has thick spines so customers can find your recording or software title.
Special Clips: to hold an additional insert. If desired, place a mail-back response card or an extra booklet with lyrics or merchandise information here.
Lots of Room: for graphics. The disc tray hinges outward, so you get an additional panel to print on.
It's a Mailer: And it requires very little postage, because it's light. No additional packaging is necessary-just put stamps and address labels on the back, and pop it in the mail!
Protective: patented plastic tray with locking
mechanism to protect CD in transit.

"I love this packaging. It allows me to design truly artistic CD packages. For mailings I can stick a label and a stamp on the cd and drop it in the mailbox, and when it comes to loading the van and hitting the road with hundreds of CDs...they're so light that my vehicle kisses me every day at the end of a long drive to the next show. I'm on my third CD with the Oasis Jewel-Free package and I plan to convert my entire back catalog (five previous CDs) over the next couple years. By the way, Oasis rocks. I send everyone I know to them."
- Don Conoscenti

THE OASIS SOFT-SPOT™
Roomy: truly the most room for graphics - 8 full panels, all of which can be in color - of any eco-pack.
Protected: holds your CD like magic no plastic tray, no scratchy cardboard cutout. A true little miracle of modern minimalist design.
Dimensions: DJ- and retailer-approved design. Even with its multipanel design, it folds up perfectly into a package equal in width/height as a jewel box. Fits into standard CD racks.

THE OASIS ROUGH-LOOK™
Eco-friendly: this design uses 100% recycled fiber with an unparalled 70+% post-consumer content.
Sturdy: Heavy brown cardboard protects your CD against abuse.
Print: Letterpress-printing, as on a hand-made greeting card.
Cool Look: The combination of the rough paper and the simple, funky printing makes for an incredibly unusual and appealing appearance.