Abstract: The invention relates to a turning device for turning double-sided information carriers such as Compact Discs, in an apparatus having at least one tray carrying an individual information carrier and removable from at least one function unit such as a magaine (3) and/or a playback/recording drive. The invention has a simple and compact design, and is energy-saving and freely configurable to ensure dependable and fast operation in an automatic environment. The turning device is arranged stationary inside the apparatus near the function units and is accommodated in its own housing or holding frame is changeably installable in a predetermined holder or in one of the holders for the function units.