UPC/EAN/JAN code for each Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

Kyo28 · 06-10-2010, 11:59 AM

Hello,

I have a suggestion for an addition to the site. I think it could be useful to also mention the UPC (for US)/EAN (for Europe)/JAN (for Japan) code for each disc. This is basically the barcode on the back of the cover.

The reason is that this is the only unique identifier for a release and it can help members to make sure they buy the right version or might facilitate looking up information of a specific release.

One example that springs to mind is Superman Returns, where the reissue has the exact same cover and title but the UPC is different.

This could perhaps be displayed at the top of the page of each disc, where we currently see the studio, running time, etc?

It's just a suggestion. Thanks for taking it into consideration.

LordCrumb · 06-10-2010, 07:39 PM

Stuff like that can usually be found in the threads dedicated to the film itself, if you don't mind doing a little searching.

iceman · 06-10-2010, 08:11 PM

How big is the interest in seeing UPC/EAN information? Is anyone else interested in this information?

BasicGreatGuy · 06-10-2010, 08:23 PM

I am interested.

un4gvn94538 · 06-11-2010, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by basicgreatguy

i am interested.

+1

Propellarhead9 · 06-14-2010, 01:01 AM

I would be interested in it from a search perspective to add a release to my collection

Jarfa · 06-14-2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman

How big is the interest in seeing UPC/EAN information? Is anyone else interested in this information?

That's so much important to differentiate editions. Noticed that they are already shown in database

Any chance to submit missing info ?

Thanks

jalind · 04-09-2014, 08:28 AM

Very old thread . . . but what isn't mentioned is UPC being able to differentiate between releases in the same region that are region-locked (for that region) versus region-free. That is important if you're looking to get a Blu-ray from another region because it's not been released yet in your own region (e.g. North American looking for Australia and UK releases). Helps to know if a specific one will play in a Region locked player, or if you need a "Region Free" player.

06-10-2010, 11:59 AM	#1
Kyo28 Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:446 Blu-ray reviews:12	UPC/EAN/JAN code for each Blu-ray Hello, I have a suggestion for an addition to the site. I think it could be useful to also mention the UPC (for US)/EAN (for Europe)/JAN (for Japan) code for each disc. This is basically the barcode on the back of the cover. The reason is that this is the only unique identifier for a release and it can help members to make sure they buy the right version or might facilitate looking up information of a specific release. One example that springs to mind is Superman Returns, where the reissue has the exact same cover and title but the UPC is different. This could perhaps be displayed at the top of the page of each disc, where we currently see the studio, running time, etc? It's just a suggestion. Thanks for taking it into consideration.

06-10-2010, 07:39 PM	#2
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	Stuff like that can usually be found in the threads dedicated to the film itself, if you don't mind doing a little searching.

06-10-2010, 08:11 PM	#3
iceman Developer Top contributor Member since:May 2003 Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:121 DVD collection:26 MA collection:1 Digital collection:6 iTunes collection:10 iTunes music:2 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:1	How big is the interest in seeing UPC/EAN information? Is anyone else interested in this information?

06-10-2010, 08:23 PM	#4
BasicGreatGuy Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Atlanta - SteelBooks™: 16 Blu-ray collection:320 Trading Score:31	I am interested.

06-14-2010, 01:01 AM	#6
Propellarhead9 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Clarksville, Indiana 4K collection:498 Blu-ray collection:1727 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	I would be interested in it from a search perspective to add a release to my collection

04-09-2014, 08:28 AM	#8
jalind Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Terra, 3rd Planet from Sol, Milky Way 4K collection:466 Blu-ray collection:3013 DVD collection:430 Digital collection:10 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 12	Very old thread . . . but what isn't mentioned is UPC being able to differentiate between releases in the same region that are region-locked (for that region) versus region-free. That is important if you're looking to get a Blu-ray from another region because it's not been released yet in your own region (e.g. North American looking for Australia and UK releases). Helps to know if a specific one will play in a Region locked player, or if you need a "Region Free" player.

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