Conventions of a digi-pak

A digi-pak is a patented style of compact disc or DVD packaging which is often used for CD singles or special editions of CD albums. The conventions of a digi-pack alter according to artists however below is a list conventions which are commonly used :

• Logo of record label in the corner.
• Copyright information in small print on usually on the back of the cover.
• Intertextual references.
• Bar code on the back.
• Artists name and title on spine.
• Art work which reflects themes within the music of the artist.
• logo of band.
• For music with inappropriate language or themes there is an age rating for the song.
• 'Explicit lyrics' written on the top and 'Parental advisory' written on the bottom.

These are the most common conventions used however they differ depending on the type of artists and the type of music being created.


Below are two examples of digipak's :