CDs in Jackets / Sleeves

• Duplicated CD-Rs (500 qty or less)
• Replicated CDs (500 qty or more)
• Full color high resolution on-disc printing
• UV coated disc finish
• Full color digital satin jacket/sleeve printing
• Printed using green friendly ink
• 16 pt FSC® certified partially recycled board stock
• Digital PDF proofs via email *
• Free barcode (optional)
• Packaged in USPS approved, clear re-sealable eco-bags
• Standard turnaround - 4-6 business days (12-14 business days for replication **
• No sales tax or hidden fees :)

A CD can contain up to 79 minutes of audio.
* Up to three versions of graphics proofs included. $15 per additional beyond that. Only instant online proofs if using our online design tool.
** From artwork approval and all elements are received.

The Jacket (or sleeves as they are also called) - CDs in jackets are the most popular items that we make here at Atomic Disc. Why you ask? It's because they're so darn cute and economical. Identical to vinyl jackets, only smaller. Custom fit for one CD. High quality rigid cardboard printed sleeves with a smooth satin finish. There is even a little extra room to slip in an insert if you want to print some lyrics up! And after they're packaged in our unique crystal clear eco-bags, these custom CD sleeves look pretty stellar. The competition uses that icky shrinkwrap, you'll be glad you won't. Our CD Jackets use 100% recyclable, FSC® certified materials and are printed using green friendly ink. This is CD printing at its best!

Pre-production

Pre-production starts once you have placed an order and we have received all of your elements (audio, graphics...etc.) You will receive PDF proofs via email within 1-3 business days.

Production

Once you approve the proofs day zero of production time starts. Our estimated production time for duplication is 4-6 business days, and 12-15 business days for replicated jobs.

Transit

When production is complete and payment is received we will ship your order. Shipping time depends on which shipping method you choose and where we are shipping to.

Business days are Mon-Fri, not including holidays. These are estimated times and subject to change.

The jacket / sleeve can either open on the top or the side. Simply click the links below to download.

Choose Your Jacket Template

• Top Opening Jacket Template
• Side Opening Jacket Template

Optional Insert Templates

• 2 Panel Insert Templates
• 4 Panel Insert Templates
• 6 Panel Insert Templates
• 8 Panel Insert Templates

Duplication (500 or less)

Duplicated discs (often called burned discs) are made by burning tiny holes in the dye layer of a recordable CD-R. It is the same process as when you burn a disc on your home computer. This is more cost effective for small runs and takes much less time to produce. We use the highest quality CD-Rs on the market to ensure maximum quality and compatibility. There is not really any audible difference between replication and duplication. There might be a small percentage of older CD players or car stereos that is unable to play duplicated CDs. This is rare, but it does occasionally happen.

Replication (500 or more)

Replicated discs (often called pressed discs) are made by first creating a glass master, then stampers that make exact clones using high-tech injection-molding. A coat of reflective aluminum is added and finally it gets sealed with a protective coat of lacquer hardened by ultraviolet light. Because of this extensive set up process, it is common to require a minimum of 500 discs for replication.