How to tell if a disc is a new master?

Mr Sausage

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Hi folks. I've noticed there is an HMV premium version of Barry Lyndon. Is there a way to know whether it uses the version of the film from the original blu-ray (2011?) or the later criterion release? or neither? Thanks.
 
Its bound to the older blu-ray to be honest - I had the old steelbook lying around until I sold it a while back. PQ isn't bad but the film is intentionally soft and gauzy looking so its certainly no reference disc. I imagine the Criterion does look better.

If you're a fan I'd definitely await the 4K - that's what I am doing. I'm surprised we haven't had it announced already as we have already had Kubrick films in 4K of course. I'm waiting for Eyes Wide Shut too - now that really does need an update (the Blu-ray really is hardly any different from the DVD and yeah I compared them back in the day!).
 

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