What do the `D` numbers on the back of some European `Region 2` DVD`s mean?
The ‘D’ numbers on the reverse of most European Buna Vista, Warner and some MGM DVD’s just above the catalogue number is the ‘Distribution Zone’ number. ‘D1′ DVD’s are UK only releases or versions. They often have English only soundtracks and often have BBFC cuts applied.’D2’ and ‘D3′ DVD’s are European DVD’s that are not sold in the UK and Ireland. These often contain the uncut or less cut versions of films for all are European neighbours.’D4’ DVD’s are DVD’s that are the same for the entire of Europe.
The ‘D’ numbers on the reverse of most European Buna Vista, Warner and some MGM DVD’s just above the catalogue number is the ‘Distribution Zone’ number. ‘D1′ DVD’s are UK only releases or versions. They often have English only soundtracks and often have BBFC cuts applied.’D2’ and ‘D3′ DVD’s are European DVD’s that are not sold in the UK and Ireland. These often contain the uncut or less cut versions of films for all are European neighbours.’D4’ DVD’s are DVD’s that are the same for the entire of Europe. 2.
