Compact disc package system and methods for packaging the same

A compact disc package, comprising:

• a unitary package piece being divided into a set of sections, each of the set of sections capable of having printed data thereon, the unitary package piece including,
• a CD holding section defined by a section of the unitary package piece, a set of four sections all joined together and being part of the unitary package piece, the set of four sections being defined by a first fold line and a second fold line, and the first fold line being perpendicular to, and intersecting through the second fold line, and the CD holding section being configured to fold and adhere to one of the set of four sections, the set of four sections being configured to define the package when folded along the first fold line and the second fold line;
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• a locking flap being integral with one of the four sections of the unitary package piece, the locking flap being configured to hold the package together when folded along the first fold line and the second fold line.

A package for holding a compact disc (CD) containing software for shipping, comprising:

• a unitary package piece being divided into a set of sections, each of the set of sections capable of having printed data thereon, the unitary package piece including,
• a CD holding section defined by a section of the unitary package piece, the CD holding section having a pair of CD support flaps and a CD access cut-out;
• a set of four sections all joined together and being part of the unitary package piece, the set of four sections being defined by a first fold line and a second fold line, and the first fold line being perpendicular to, and intersecting through the second fold line, and the CD holding section being configured to fold and adhere to one of the set of four sections, the set of four sections being configured to define the package when folded along the first fold line and the second fold line;
• a locking flap being integral with one of the four sections of the unitary package piece, the locking flap being configured to hold the package together when folded along the first fold line and the second fold line;
• an adhesive for holding the pair of CD support flaps against the one of the set of four sections of the unitary package piece;
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• an insert cut defined into one of the set of four sections, the insert cut being configured to receive the locking flap to hold the package together in a closed state.