Blank DVD-R discs.

[anotheoldgit]

I purchased some DVD-R blank discs from a well known store.

When I got home and unwrapped them I found they were blank on both sides, but wasn't two sided discs.

The store told me they no longer print anything on one side, why is this and has anyone else purchased similar?

[ChuckFickens]

They must have a coating of some sort on one side, otherwise they wouldn't work.

do you mean they were just plain white on one side, in which case you've probably bought printable DVDs which are left blank so you can print on them.

[AlBags]

I buy unbranded silver-top, so I can use a clear film label if reqd.
Look same top and underside.
You just look for the coating tinge colour.

[snags]

Sometimes on these 'blank on both side' discs there will be a small lcode number/reference number stamped near the centre hole: this side is the 'top' i.e. you write/burn to the other side...

[anotheoldgit]

Thanks for all your answers, the only difference between the two sides of the discs, is that the side which is normally printed on has a slight bluish twinge when you hold it to the light.

Chuck, your suggestion that they may be plain so that they can be printed on, seems very logical to me.

[AlBags]

If they are printable, there is a thermal dull-looking layer.
Un-necessarily expensive for normal use.
The bond of thin film labels (which are the best) is better with silver.
Tinged surface is the burning side.
Al.

[Whickerman]

get thee to Lidl - blocks of 10 for a pittance, Maxell brand