Early Blu-rays that may have playback issues (Criterion, Well Go USA, etc.)

[atlantajoseph]

Originally Posted by jayembee

So...it appears from other sources that Criterion doesn't have copies of the two OOP titles for replacement.

What are these sources? Doesn't that directly contradict Criterion's own statement released via their blog?

[atlantajoseph]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

It should be noted that no one should be sending any discs in yet.

Why not?

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by atlantajoseph

Why not?

Sorry I missed the blog post from Criterion, and was going off older info from them.

[jscoggins]

Originally Posted by jayembee

So...it appears from other sources that Criterion doesn't have copies of the two OOP titles for replacement.

So people who need either or both of those replaced should probably contact Criterion to confirm one way or the other before just sending the discs in.

Originally Posted by atlantajoseph

What are these sources? Doesn't that directly contradict Criterion's own statement released via their blog?

If you poke around the Internet a bit, people are being told on the phone that OOP titles are irreplaceable.

This makes me wonder why Criterion wants us to send them the discs but not the cases/booklets. I suppose the booklets are nice, but they'd just remind us of the discs that we don't have anymore.

[bladelia]

after going through my not insignificant Criterion collection, the following 4 discs show sign of bronzing, in worsening order

M
For all mankind
Stagecoach
Summer Hours

would this tally with other people's findings?

[strumdogg]

Originally Posted by jscoggins

Here's someone's Sanjuro. He has other BDs that look like this.

[Show spoiler]

WTF?!


I've checked all of my discs that were noted in the OP. Thankfully, none show any problems, and appear to play fine. One of them, "A Christmas Tale," does match the numbers in the OP, but looks good.

Still...

[jscoggins]

Originally Posted by bladelia

after going through my not insignificant Criterion collection, the following 4 discs show sign of bronzing, in worsening order

M
For all mankind
Stagecoach
Summer Hours

would this tally with other people's findings?

First mention of For All Mankind, but it falls within the date range.

Can you look for the IFPI code? Does it say 10K6 or 10K7?

[Freeza]

Originally Posted by iceman

Moderator note: This seem to be isolated to one early replicator factory, please consolidate all affected titles in one thread with title and date ranges, thank you. Members with affected copies: please contact the studio for replacements.

While it does seem to be an issue with a replicator factory, the IFPI codes state that they are not the same for both companies.

[bladelia]

Originally Posted by jscoggins

First mention of For All Mankind, but it falls within the date range.

Can you look for the IFPI code? Does it say 10K6 or 10K7?

after getting out a magnifying glass to look for it, it says 10K7

[jscoggins]

Originally Posted by bladelia

after getting out a magnifying glass to look for it, it says 10K7

Thanks for your effort! We all know that they can be difficult to find and read.

[strumdogg]

Originally Posted by jscoggins

Thanks for your effort! We all know that they can be difficult to find and read.

Mine says 1324.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by strumdogg

Mine says 1324.

So they did repress this disc at a Sony plant. (Presuming the code is L324).

[strumdogg]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

So they did repress this disc at a Sony plant. (Presuming the code is L324).

Ah, you're right.

[dmtv]

My CC of FOR ALL MANKIND says 10K6 and works perfect.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by strumdogg

Ah, you're right.

Can you read the IFPI number on the clear plastic ring on the label side?

Originally Posted by dmtv

My CC of FOR ALL MANKIND says 10K6 and works perfect.

Mine says 10K7 so there now appears to be three variants.

[strumdogg]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

Can you read the IFPI number on the clear plastic ring on the label side?

Sorry...

The label-side number is illegible.

[LPMA]

Criterion's statement really doesn't even give the slightest hint that they wouldn't replace the two listed OOP titles. It would be kinda ridiculous of them to list them along with the other titles, only to tell you after you sent your disc in that they won't be able to replace it.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by strumdogg

WTF?!


I've checked all of my discs that were noted in the OP. Thankfully, none show any problems, and appear to play fine. One of them, "A Christmas Tale," does match the numbers in the OP, but looks good.

Still...

He confirmed he was storing his disc in paper sleeves. Possibly a chemical reaction between the discs and the paper sleeves.

Originally Posted by Dr. Forrester

In paper sleeves, stacked vertically. Probably not the best method, but I live in a smaller apartment overseas, so it's the best I can do. I did wonder if that didn't help things; stacked vertically, it does put pressure on the discs, but checking my collection, none of my other discs had this issue.

Perhaps I should invest in a bunch of binders? As much as I wish I could use the retail cases, it just isn't an option right now :/

[Brian81]

TERRIBLE idea to merge the threads. Two completely different issues.

[atlantajoseph]

Originally Posted by LPMA

Criterion's statement really doesn't even give the slightest hint that they wouldn't replace the two listed OOP titles. It would be kinda ridiculous of them to list them along with the other titles, only to tell you after you sent your disc in that they won't be able to replace it.

Exactly. People are cautioning against sending those discs in based on some unnamed source somewhere on the Internet. Okay then.