2CD

2CD is a shorthand used in the music industry to indicate a release that comprises two compact discs. It is commonly used in discographies, catalog entries, and packaging to distinguish a double-CD edition from a standard single-disc release. The term is informal rather than a standardized technical designation.

In practice, 2CD can designate various formats: a two-disc compilation or anthology, a live recording spread across two discs, a deluxe edition, or a box set that includes two discs. The two discs may contain related material such as different performances, remastered tracks, or bonus content.

Retail and labeling contexts often print "2CD" on the spine or back cover, and the notation can appear on retailer databases and metadata. The alternative forms include "two-CD," "double CD," or "2-CD set," and the choice of form is largely stylistic.

See also: double album, two-disc set, compact disc. While widely understood among fans and industry professionals, 2CD is not a formal standard and may be used inconsistently across releases.