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BigHairyMonster 
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 07:41 |
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Since Big Hairy Monster is trying to decide on packaging for our debut release "View", we look to you for guidance in making our decision. Let us know what you think! Also, include what you like and don't like about the various formats.
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Big Hairy Monster's debut CD
"View" coming soon!
www.bighairymonster.com
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chopper
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 07:56 |
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I prefer digipaks on the whole, providing you can get the CD out without getting your fingers all over it.
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Jared
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 08:09 |
standard jewel case, providing they don't arrive with the centre plastic holders smashed in.... 
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NotAProghead
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 08:10 |
Standard jewel case - it's so easy to replace it.
Mini LPs and digipacks are nice. The only problem with digipack - sometimes trays can be broken.
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Casartelli
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 08:16 |
Digipacks are too fragile overall and they don't stand straight in de cd-drawer. Hence, normal jewelcases for me.
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Hamfari
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 08:19 |
I prefer digipack, you know if it stays intact, which it has to do
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Sean Trane
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 08:22 |
I voted the mini-lps
But I prefer jewel case to digipack. If the prongs are broken, you can replace the tray
and the cardboard of digipack can get scratched? Mini-lps, ythere are protection sleeves.
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 08:22 |
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I prefer jewel cases, they can be replaced if they get broken.
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zbida
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 08:53 |
Jewel case only.
I have no idea who invented the digipack and what for???
Useless and short-lived. Bad... very bad.  |
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paloz
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 08:58 |
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Digipack. But I don't care a lot
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Slartibartfast
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 09:07 |
Mini LP for sure. If that had been the standard rather than jewel, my collection wouldn't take up so much space. I have hard floors and can't tell you the number of jewel cases I have messed up. Even if they're well packed for shipping I way too often get damaged cases.  Jewel cases are pure evil, I say. 
Edited by Slartibartfast - November 23 2007 at 09:22
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Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Peter
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 09:09 |
I like the more retro, "warm" feel of the cardboard.  It evokes fond memories of the old LPs, and doesn't break if dropped. Classy and less generic! 
More artists seem to be opting for them, especially older acts. The last Tom Petty, and the recent Plant & Krauss are good examples of this stylish, pleasant-to-touch packaging. 
I think that's a "digipak"? Cardboard with a thin plastic tray glued to the inside? (I prefer those to the all-cardboard ones -- it's easier to remove the disc without touching the playing surface.)
Edited by Peter - November 23 2007 at 09:13
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TerLJack
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 09:27 |
Although I love the look and feel of the digipack, the tray can be broken. So it's standard jewel case for me due to the ease of replacement if needed.
Terry
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darkmatter
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 11:50 |
 fandango wrote:
standard jewel case, providing they don't arrive with the centre plastic holders smashed in.... |
God, I HATE that! Or when they fall apart right after you open them! I like Digipaks, I just think they're a little nicer than standard jewel cases (not all the time though).
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Slartibartfast
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 14:03 |
Why are so many people voting for standard jewel case? FOOLS! 
Edited by Slartibartfast - November 23 2007 at 14:19
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Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Tapfret
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 22:51 |
I liked digi-pak best until I got a couple mini-lp sleeves: Semeranis and Area's Maledetti. Pretty freakin' sweet.
And yes, I am absolutely sick of jewel cases breaking in transit.
Edited by Tapfret - November 23 2007 at 22:52
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WalterDigsTunes
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 23:13 |
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Jewel cases all the way.
I won't stand for getting an inferior piece of cardboard instead of solid slabs of plastic.
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Dim
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Posted: November 23 2007 at 23:17 |
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Digipak, much classier IMO.
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MikeEnRegalia
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Posted: November 24 2007 at 03:05 |
WalterDigsTunes wrote:
Jewel cases all the way.
I won't stand for getting an inferior piece of cardboard instead of solid slabs of plastic.
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Digipacks all the way. I won't stand for getting inferior slabs of plastic instead of a solid piece of cardboard! 
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WalterDigsTunes
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Posted: November 24 2007 at 03:23 |
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How do you stack digipacks or organize them properly? They're a nuisance.
They're just an example of record companies trying to save 3 sents by defrauding the consumer with vulnerable pieces of paper.
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