Turnaround Time For all CDs supplied in standard packaging (as outlined below), our turnaround time is generally two to three weeks from the point of upload. At busier times of year, and for more advanced packaging types, turnaround time may be a little longer, but we will always endeavour to meet your target delivery date whenever possible. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Minimum Quantity For glass-mastered, redbook audio CDs, our minimum order is 300.

All artwork files should be uploaded as print-ready PDFs. For a full list of artwork requirements, and guidance on how to prepare print-ready PDF files, please see our Artwork Reference Guide. Birnam also offers a full design service for all packaging types. For more information on our design service, please see the link below.

This packaging option is reminiscent of vinyl sleeves, and has become the most popular packaging option thanks to its eco-friendly nature. This package is made entirely from card. The disc is typically held in a sleeve that opens along one of the outer edges. This package can be easily adapted to also hold a booklet, or additional discs. A host of further options exist, such as having the sleeve open along an inner edge instead, printing on the inner spine, or thumb-cuts to make the disc (or booklet) easier to retrieve.

This packaging option is similar to a digisleeve, but offers some different options for storing the disc and booklet. Like digisleeves, this package is made entirely from card and is remarkably popular. The disc sits in a horizontal slit in the middle of an inner panel. Any additional discs or booklets would typically be held in similar slits, although the position and shape of this slit can change.

Digipaks have sleeves made of card, but are fitted with an inner plastic tray to hold the disc. As a result, this package features a wider spine than either digisleeves or digifiles. This can give a bulkier and sturdier appearance, making it seen as a more expansive package. The clear plastic of the tray allows for extra images to be included underneath. Whilst not a completely eco-friendly package due to the plastic tray, the card of the sleeve is still sourced sustainably.