List of UHDs with a disc replacement program

[Pieter V]

This list will contain UHDs where a disc replacement program is started for.

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Problem: The final finished master was missing an original film editorial fade to black insert in the film. Warner Bros is pressing new discs.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=7374

No idea, if Warner Bros will start a replacement program for it? Will update this topic.

A

Problem: No HDR on the US and UK disc.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=1374

Problem: “Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) has identified an issue with the home entertainment releases of Psycho - 60th Anniversary Edition and The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection, that specifically impacts copies of Psycho’s Blu-ray and 4K UHD versions made available on September 8, 2020. The initial run of the film’s Blu-ray and 4K UHD discs produced inadvertently omitted Psycho’s original 1960 mono track. UPHE’s goal is to always deliver the best possible product to its consumers. To that end, a replacement program is being established in the U.S. and Canada to ensure that those who have purchased this recent release of Psycho on Blu-ray or 4K UHD receive a corrected disc. To receive an updated Psycho disc, please visit the UPHE Support website (https://www.uphe.com/contact-support) or directly email USHEConsumerRelations@visionmediamgmt.com.”

B

Problem: Compatibility issues with some players. A new disc by 20th FOX will solve this. The Paramount release (US/CA/KR) is not affected.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=636

Problem: Out of sync audio issues. Disc is worldwide the same, so this affects all countries.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...2#post17823262

C

Problem: "We discovered this weekend that there is a problem with Blu-ray disc 1 in all of our Citizen Kane editions that affects the contrast in the feature film, starting around the 30-minute mark and lasting until the end of the film. The 4K UHD disc is not affected. We are in the process of manufacturing corrected copies and will be making replacements available to all of our customers. We hope to have replacement discs ready to ship before the end of the year."

https://www.criterion.com/current/po...isc-1-replaced

Problem: There are issues with the German audio.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=386

Problem: "It has come to our attention that due to a technical error, the set includes an incorrect bonus materials disc for 'Lawrence of Arabia' with fewer pieces of content than intended. We are working with our operations team to determine a solution for consumers who are purchasing the collection, and will communicate that to you as soon as possible." ~Sony Pictures
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Lawre...266975/#Review

Problem: Known on the UK release: compatibility issues with some players with the 4K Blu-ray disc. Plus the included standard Blu-ray was an old release.

D

Problem: Unfortunately, it has come to our attention that the soundtrack for the US theatrical cut of DEMONS contains an error. At around the 62-minute mark, the audio incorrectly reverts to the separate international English soundtrack for approximately 12 minutes.

This affects both the UHD and Blu-ray versions of the title (catalogue numbers FCD2035 and FCD2090).

We understand that this is disappointing for fans who were looking forward to experiencing this distinct version of the film in the form in which it was originally shown in US cinemas in 1985.

We are pleased to say that we have corrected the issue and we now have replacement discs ready to send out to any customer who has purchased a 2021 release of this title. This issue only affects the DEMONS disc in the set, there is no replacement needed for the DEMONS 2 disc.
https://arrowfilms.com/news/demons-r...ent-programme/

Problem: On select players, the theatrical cut exhibits persistent jerky motion/stuttering through its running time.

https://arrowfilms.com/news/donnie-d...ent-programme/

https://arrowfilms.com/disc-replacement-service/

E

Problem: "It has come to our attention that there is an English audio encoding error on the new 4K Ultra HD Disc of John Carpenter’s Escape from L.A. Paramount Home Entertainment has corrected the issue and is immediately creating new discs, however the initial shipment of discs has reached some retail outlets. Fans who purchase a disc with a white UPC barcode on the package and would like a replacement should email PHE_CustomerService@Paramount.com for instructions. The corrected product will be shipped free of charge. If your disc package has a yellow UPC barcode, then it is the corrected version and you do not need a replacement."

F

Problem:Saturation levels issues. A replacement program is started.

G

Problem: At timecode: 1:00.58 there are playback issues and weird jumps. Only the UK HMV Exclusive Cine Edition is affected. The 4K disc on the UK standard edition is not affected. Rest of the world is fine too.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=825

Problem: There's a red band of color on Travolta's forehead seen in one scene.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...2#post14973752

H

Problem: Errors. Mis framing.

We will have replacement discs on hand in March. If you'd like a replacement, please email us back with the following:
Your name and a mailing address that will be valid for at least the next 3 months
A photo of the defective A HARD DAY'S NIGHT 4K UHD disc with your name and date written on the front/art side (using a sharpie or paint marker - you can write this info on the lighter portion of the disc, and take a photo against a light source so your name and date are visible). You do not need to break the disc.
The Blu-ray and DVD of A HARD DAY'S NIGHT are not affected and do not need to be replaced.

Problem: December 8, 2021:

It has come to our attention that there is an audio error on the Kino Lorber Studio Classics 4K/UHD Disc of HARD TARGET (o-card edition). Please note that the enclosed Blu-ray disc has no problem.

If you ordered from the Kino Lorber store there is no need to fill in this form, we will send to your shipping address on file.

Please enter your address accurately and use a safe/secure mailing address. Be patient, we expect discs to be re-authored, tested, replicated, and ready to send in 30-45 days.

We can only ship replacements to the USA and Canada.

https://www.kinolorber.com/hard-targ...sc-replacement

Problem:
- A brief shot that incorrectly repeats over a different scene, appearing in the feature of both UHD and Blu-ray
releases (FCD2197 & FCD2285)
- The incorrect colour space being presented on the Blu-ray release (FCD2285)

We are investigating how these faults occurred and will work to put measures into place so issues like this can
be avoided in the future. For now we recommend holding on to your copy and we will follow up with further
information as soon as we can on social and email.

M

Problem: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has taken immediate steps to correct the unintentional audio file error on Mad Max 2 The Road Warrior and Mad Max Anthology 4K UHD products. The company has recalled all inventory currently in stores
and the manufacturing of new discs has begun. Replacement discs will be made available for consumers who purchased the affected product. Due to concurrent supply chain delays, replacement product will become available in mid-January.
For more information and to receive a replacement disc, please contact customer support at WHV@warnerbros.com.

P

Problem: No HDR pass and DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio only. New disc features HDR and gets Dolby Atmos upgrade.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...7#post17404127

Problem: Playback issues.

Problem: “Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) has identified an issue with the home entertainment releases of Psycho - 60th Anniversary Edition and The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection, that specifically impacts copies of Psycho’s Blu-ray and 4K UHD versions made available on September 8, 2020. The initial run of the film’s Blu-ray and 4K UHD discs produced inadvertently omitted Psycho’s original 1960 mono track. UPHE’s goal is to always deliver the best possible product to its consumers. To that end, a replacement program is being established in the U.S. and Canada to ensure that those who have purchased this recent release of Psycho on Blu-ray or 4K UHD receive a corrected disc. To receive an updated Psycho disc, please visit the UPHE Support website (https://www.uphe.com/contact-support) or directly email USHEConsumerRelations@visionmediamgmt.com.”

R

Problem: All kinds of problems: audio sync, frames were missing, bad PQ etc.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...6#post17577946

S

Problem: There are issues on the German audio track. The discs are worldwide the same so all are affected. But if you don't care for German audio, you can leave it that way.

Paramount Germany is offering replacement discs. Simply contact info@universal-pictures.de with a receipt of purchase plus your street address.

Faulty discs can be sent to following address:

Universal Pictures Germany GmbH
„Scream“
Christoph-Probst-Weg 26
20251 Hamburg

T

Problem: Original Italian disc came with Italian Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. New V2 disc comes with Italian DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio.

W

Problem: In France they got a disc based on US/UK/AU. Which came with Quebec French subtitles. Replacement discs with come with native French subtitles.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...7#post18306717

[Doctorossi]

Your text for 2001 says replacement program unknown, but you've added it to this list. Do you have some new info?

[Pieter V]

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Your text for 2001 says replacement program unknown, but you've added it to this list. Do you have some new info?

I have no info yet. That's why I left it open and placed a question mark. But Warner Bros is pressing new discs. With this info, consumers can always contact Warner Bros. We will have to wait when it's December 18th, 2018 when new stock is expected to arrive.

[Blu Cider]

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (UK) could be added. First press only worked on a select few players and the included blu-ray was the older release, not from the new 4k master.

[Pieter V]

Originally Posted by Blu Cider

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (UK) could be added. First press only worked on a select few players and the included blu-ray was the older release, not from the new 4k master.

Ah yes, I remember that one as well. Added.

[BDougherty]

Do we know anything about 2001 yet? I emailed WB Tuesday about it and haven't heard anything.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by BDougherty

Do we know anything about 2001 yet? I emailed WB Tuesday about it and haven't heard anything.

No announced replacement program because our discs weren't supposed to go out in the first place. They might replace them through support emails, might not. You know as much as anyone.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

No announced replacement program because our discs weren't supposed to go out in the first place. They might replace them through support emails, might not. You know as much as anyone.

Does anyone have an example of the error?

[tyrok]

Those early 2001 discs are now collector's items.

[Brian81]

Originally Posted by tyrok

Those early 2001 discs are now collector's items.

I don't think a pressing with an error is THAT desirable.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

I wouldn't get that "Grease" disc exchanged just yet. For a split second blip you may not catch, you now instead get a whole section of the movie with HDR encoding errors that can cause brightness fluctuations.

[Jospef]

Originally Posted by Blu Cider

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (UK) could be added. First press only worked on a select few players and the included blu-ray was the older release, not from the new 4k master.

Don't you know if it is problem only of first pressing, and it is fixed now? I have the UK version - and it does not play on any of my Panasonic players (even with newest update).

[Agent Kay]

When Shout get into 4k this thread will be unmanageable

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by Agent Kay

When Shout get into 4k this thread will be unmanageable

Not really, since they don’t seem to replace defective discs anymore.

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Not really, since they don’t seem to replace defective discs anymore.

They dont?? The only thing they did well was fix their many mistakes

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

I wouldn't get that "Grease" disc exchanged just yet. For a split second blip you may not catch, you now instead get a whole section of the movie with HDR encoding errors that can cause brightness fluctuations.

Not just section but sections, plural. The flickering is minimised in Dolby Vision but quite blatant in HDR10.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by Brian81

I don't think a pressing with an error is THAT desirable.

It has a unique cover, and the error actually ads a couple seconds of footage rather than remove anything. So yes, I bet it's desirable to some. Whether it'll be worth any kind of real money though, I dunno.

[Jameron4eva]

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Your text for 2001 says replacement program unknown, but you've added it to this list. Do you have some new info?

I know it's late, but honestly, don't.
1) It was literally 1 scene with a hard transition instead of fade. (Discs got sent out just before they were able to recall them)
2)Can always buy a corrected disc later, but again, it's one transition.
3) Think of resell, or just collector's value later on.

[Jameron4eva]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

It has a unique cover, and the error actually ads a couple seconds of footage rather than remove anything. So yes, I bet it's desirable to some. Whether it'll be worth any kind of real money though, I dunno.

Honestly i can see it as a "cool thing i have in my collection" deal. But still.

[Jameron4eva]

Originally Posted by Agent Kay

They dont?? The only thing they did well was fix their many mistakes

Were it better to not make them in the first place?