tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post681392247792094090..comments2023-04-28T02:31:03.291-07:00Comments on DFTBA Records: 1 of 3 - CD casesAlanDistrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745785903485975190noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-69460864930575677172009-08-31T03:06:23.500-07:002009-08-31T03:06:23.500-07:00Ultimately, I don't think it's an issue un...Ultimately, I don't think it's an issue unless DFTBA specifically describes the case. No one's going to send the thing back once they get it. I agree that anything is better than a sleeve, but jewel cases don't exactly excite me. I like digipacks and gatefolds and any kind of special packaging. But as long as it fits on a shelf and has a readable spine, I'm okay with it. 100% post-consumer products are great, but there are better options than a plain cardboard sleeve.<br /><br />As a musician, I just want a simple CD package that turns into a pop-up cardboard robot, and maybe makes sound effects.IFTBAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05632444849843002846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-89501727014973541432009-08-26T06:57:50.497-07:002009-08-26T06:57:50.497-07:00@nerimon Seriously, of all the CDs I bought recent...@nerimon Seriously, of all the CDs I bought recently, none came in a jewel case. They all came in their own unique variation on the Digipack. Which I think is great.J.B. Dazenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853763192936506897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-85135853895554788312009-08-25T19:47:43.390-07:002009-08-25T19:47:43.390-07:00I just don't like jewel cases... if I buy a CD...I just don't like jewel cases... if I buy a CD it's cause I want to transport it around with me in a car or when I'm travelling or something, and jewel cases take up more space and break easily. Honestly, the physical copy isn't that important to me-- I only buy physical CDs once in a while, because I have so few and want them for my car.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10908760744656634108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-61213569610745288072009-08-25T14:14:02.416-07:002009-08-25T14:14:02.416-07:00*cereal boxes.
Where's my spell check?*cereal boxes.<br /><br />Where's my spell check?Cynthianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-70441009140627044012009-08-25T14:12:45.861-07:002009-08-25T14:12:45.861-07:00I was disappointed when I first opened So Jokes be...I was disappointed when I first opened So Jokes because slip cases remind me of promotional items that come in breakfast ereal boxes. I prefer digipacks with a pouch for a booklet. The majority of my jewel cases are cracked even though I'm extremely careful with them. Just opening them too fast can cause them to break and be pretty useless. Digipacks still give me the substantial feeling of a proper album.Cynthianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-2114566072551151272009-08-25T14:06:34.933-07:002009-08-25T14:06:34.933-07:00I totally agree with you. The only CD I've ord...I totally agree with you. The only CD I've ordered from DFTBA so far is So Jokes, I've used iTunes for any other songs that I want by you guys. <br />Having the physical CD of So Jokes is nice, but it would have been a lot nicer with a booklet inside, etc. <br />I think that I would definitely buy a lot more of the physical CDs if they had jewelled cases, secret tracks and booklets. <br />:)<br /><br />-alexAlex Dahlberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17661153817754923128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-16107339495462038432009-08-25T14:05:23.361-07:002009-08-25T14:05:23.361-07:00I don't buy the CD UNLESS it's in a jewel ...I don't buy the CD UNLESS it's in a jewel case, if it's in a slip case, then I may as well buy it on iTunes in my opinion. I end up listening to it from my computer anyway, the coverart is there, why do I need the CD? It's pretty useless to me except for looks, and when it's in a little slip, it doesn't look that great. So It wasn't until I saw videos of the Chameleon Circuit CD with booklet etc (I think it was Raven who made one and she was reading all of the thank yous and stuff?) did I decide to buy the physical one instead of just buying it on iTunes.Saranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-43337835787315222009-08-25T13:36:17.063-07:002009-08-25T13:36:17.063-07:00I rather buy the physical cd over downloading. An...I rather buy the physical cd over downloading. And I PREFER jewel cases. So what if they're bigger and take up more space? I use them as decoration. Call me old school (I'm only 25), but there's something exciting to be said to hold a CD, look at the album art and read the booklet.<br /><br />Excellent blog AlexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-85328809018541813572009-08-24T19:11:03.599-07:002009-08-24T19:11:03.599-07:00I think on the website they should at least tell y...I think on the website they should at least tell you what you're getting. I perfer jewel cases or digipacks, but I hate how jewel cases break. If I want it cheap and saving space, I'd just buy it on itunes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-38488408285590366562009-08-24T17:24:41.305-07:002009-08-24T17:24:41.305-07:00That said, I do enjoy the odd jewel case, like my ...That said, I do enjoy the odd jewel case, like my double disk copy of Robert Johnson: The Complete Recordings. *strokes lovingly*. It has frickin' ESSAYS in the booklet.Calum Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317174294379689730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-460003429631176232009-08-24T17:20:13.920-07:002009-08-24T17:20:13.920-07:00Well, it seems that we have the simple, cheap and ...Well, it seems that we have the simple, cheap and easy slipcase at one end of the spectrum and the jewel case at the other, with digipacks roughly in the middle. While slipcases are durable and make for easy storage, its just not as nice as having a proper "album" case, since as someone else pointed out, slipcases were designed more with EPs in mind. Equally, while it is really nice to have a jewel case on an album, with booklet et al, they do have an alarming tendency to break.<br /><br />I think that, as JB said, digipacks are the way forward. Their carton covers are durable, they have the jewel case style CD holding thing, the CAN hold booklets, and they can be made in an almost limitless array of variations. Plus: more aesthetically pleasing in my opinion.<br /><br />My example is my copy of the NIN album The Fragile. It's a double disk digipack with three "sections", so that the first section you reveal when opening it is the first CD, then the booklet compartment, then the second CD. It's compact, durable, has the satisfying feel of a full physical album without that jewel case fragileness.Calum Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317174294379689730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-87518036212797721622009-08-24T13:06:19.490-07:002009-08-24T13:06:19.490-07:00I don't like slip cases at all. I have booksh...I don't like slip cases at all. I have bookshelves surrounding my room full of CD cases [all jewel or digipacks] and love the way they look. I toss slip cases into a box and never look at the them again, especially now that iTunes displays album art within the program. And, to be honest, I'm FAR more likely to buy a CD with a jewel case or a digipack than I am one with a slip case, simply for aesthetic reasons.<br /><br />That said, I do enjoy the digipacks, as long as they're done well [ie - "Taking Leave"]. I've seen some that are just solid colors on the inside, when you can do so much more like adding lyrics, photos, and thank yous. If they don't take advantage of these possiblities, they're not much better off than a slip case, except that they don't get thrown in a box. So, pretty much, I'm just reinforcing everything Alex said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-42921029335106853382009-08-24T12:21:06.467-07:002009-08-24T12:21:06.467-07:00I own all the DFTBA releases on CD and I definitel...I own all the DFTBA releases on CD and I definitely prefer jewel cases. I love the booklets especially if they have all the lyrics in them like the Chameleon Circuit album. The Taking Leave digipack is also great. Both are definitely much better than the slip cases.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-34783027315472199922009-08-24T12:09:31.494-07:002009-08-24T12:09:31.494-07:00I totally know what you mean. I LOVE the booklets....I totally know what you mean. I LOVE the booklets. I rarely buy stuff on itunes unless I just can't wait for it. The booklets are the best part. But as of late, my whole collection seems to consist of the slip cases. It makes my music shelf look sad and small.<br /><br />One of my favorite CD's is my favorite because it has a 15 paged booklet. X) It's so awesome!Kaylenhttp://www.facebook.com/kaylenfalsenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-60116930397273842552009-08-24T11:12:47.785-07:002009-08-24T11:12:47.785-07:00I buy individual tracks from Amazon mp3 and iTunes...I buy individual tracks from Amazon mp3 and iTunes, but when I buy an entire album, I prefer to have the physcial CD in either a jewel case or a digipack. Jewel cases look really nice on a shelf and digipacks are cool because they can be unique to each album. I love looking over the artwork, lyrics, and thank yous as soon as I open the album. <br /><br />As for limited space at college, I rip all my CDs to my computer and leave my jewel cases at home. (I don't take all my books with me either...) I can enjoy the music on my computer any time and the jewel cases are always waiting at home.Kalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14566410495906464196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-29849493195488643822009-08-24T10:52:10.679-07:002009-08-24T10:52:10.679-07:00My favourite DFTBA case is definitely "Taking...My favourite DFTBA case is definitely "Taking Leave" and not just because it is the only one I still sometimes look at while listening to the music. <br /><br />Like you pointed out the slip cases could become a problem to take out of the shelf cause you can't read what is on them before you pull them out. But jewel cases are a problem for (overseas) shipping. <br /><br />My "Cameleon Circuit" case was broken when it got here. That already puts a damper on things for me. And that is not the only time I ordered a CD from overseas and it was broken when it got here. <br /><br />I do think your point about "making it look more attractive for customers" is not really a problem with DFTBA slip cases. I don't browse the webpage like I would shelves in a store, so packaging does not influence my buying decision. However if you plan to also sell in shops, I would go with jewel cases, as I personally am more likely to buy a jewel cased CD in a store than a digipack and certainly more likely than a slip case.Roadiehttp://roadrunner1896.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-77208088578951083462009-08-24T09:00:58.959-07:002009-08-24T09:00:58.959-07:00I love having jewel cases, I don't like buying...I love having jewel cases, I don't like buying music online at all. If I am going to pay money for something, I want something physical to hold in my hand. I love the cd booklet, I love reading the lyrics, and looking at the pictures. I love the thank you pages, especially for people I have been watching on youtube, because they say things and I get the references. That is one of my favourite things about Looking For Alaska, if you read the thank you page, it's from before he married the Yeti, and it's so cute ^__^Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09806687438801376767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-30575780365454689772009-08-24T07:04:19.744-07:002009-08-24T07:04:19.744-07:00I prefer jewel cases, its not a matter of space, i...I prefer jewel cases, its not a matter of space, it just feels rightr to buy somthing then get a quality substantial product^^Clouddylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-3669786898755747492009-08-24T06:16:06.145-07:002009-08-24T06:16:06.145-07:00i like the jewel cases. i LOVE the jewel cases. th...i like the jewel cases. i LOVE the jewel cases. the cd is all safe inside of there and i wish i had bought my wizard rock in hard copy, not on itunes. <br /><br />i'm a broadway freak and we NEED the inside booklet. In fact, I took my booklet of out my RENT CD so much that it's litterally disappeared. I have no idea where it went, but i must've taken it to school and something happened to it. It makes me sad, but I know all the lyrics anyway. <br /><br />so, please, Jewel cases are the way to be. <br /><br />[p.s I love Cameleon Circut so much that i started watching Doctor Who and am now in love with it! Thanks!!]Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956328302863318969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-20131426221339850702009-08-24T06:15:29.965-07:002009-08-24T06:15:29.965-07:00I agree with you alex, I think the jewel , should...I agree with you alex, I think the jewel , should be standard they look better and feel better, I don't think I would re-buy So Jokes though mainly because I bought my copy from the Cathren at the tour de nerdfighting and got it signed by hank as I talked to him and redeamed the high fives entited to the holderTaylor Fritzhttp://tfritz92.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-59143086562760279602009-08-24T06:02:37.631-07:002009-08-24T06:02:37.631-07:00I think this is a very good issue to address. Whil...I think this is a very good issue to address. While I do prefer jewel cases, something about the slip cases are enjoyable. Maybe its the fact that they are small and feel more special because you know that what you're holding is possible because of a bunch of people on youtube. However a lyrics booklet is something I usually look forward to. And slip cases in my opinion dont offer much protection for the CD because the case can easily bend. Not to mention you have to slide the CD over a peice of cardstock to get it in and out which can sometimes cause scratching.<br /><br />The other big reason why I prefer other cases is for autograph purposes. When Craig came to Alan's house on blogtv to sign Drifless Pony Club EPs he couldnt sign the cover because the slip cases are too glossy.<br /><br />I never have any problem with digipaks. In many cases (no pun intended) I prefer digipaks because they feel more special. That is, assuming its a well put togeather digipak. Ive gotten some that were made really badly. One time I got a digipak that was actually just a fancier slipcase. I ended up cutting up the casing and making it fit an empty jewel case I had. As long as there is a good peice of plastic holding the cd into the digipak, then I actually prefer them in lots of situations.Paulhttp://youtube.com/paulsaysthingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-14064847779406313752009-08-24T06:01:48.603-07:002009-08-24T06:01:48.603-07:00Digipacks are ok but nothin beats a jewel case. I ...Digipacks are ok but nothin beats a jewel case. I have never bought a full album on iTunes and I never intend to, physical CD's are just awesome. I only have 2 CDs in slip covers and I just don't like them at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-15795062696164222592009-08-24T05:51:12.784-07:002009-08-24T05:51:12.784-07:00I pretty much agree with every thing you said. I&#...I pretty much agree with every thing you said. I'm just a little torn between the less sturdy, eco friendly, digipacks. And the study not so eco friendly jewel cases. I don't really mind digipacks but I think jewel cases are(or can be) a littler bit better looking depending on the booklet.Machnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-66631665259489986312009-08-24T05:41:35.860-07:002009-08-24T05:41:35.860-07:00I'd have to say I prefer Jewel cases. I love t...I'd have to say I prefer Jewel cases. I love the booklets and I like being able to look at my shelf and know which CD is which just by looking at the side of it.<br /><br />But if you could do Digipaks I think it would please everyone, It's like a hybrid of the jewel case and the slip case, because you can get the booklet and all that fun stuff in them.Cathal99hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325836928917722288.post-40560000796365973002009-08-24T05:37:46.922-07:002009-08-24T05:37:46.922-07:00I have always prefered to buy music with a phyical...I have always prefered to buy music with a phyical CD case. Seems to be a lot better to have the CD in my shelf. Something I can show my friends that I have taken the time to purcahse. If the music was in digtal form only. I wouldn't buy it. And would use the useual soruces to get it the other way. Even tho I would play only the mp3 on the stereo, having the CD is proof that i made the effort to support you guysAlyssa Bernalhttp://www.alyssabernal.netnoreply@blogger.com