In an embodiment of the method of recording data on a recording medium, a
management information entry is recorded in a temporary defect management
area of the recording medium. The management information entry indicates
a portion of a user data area of the recording medium, and the management
information entry includes first and second status indicators indicating
a status of the management information entry. For example, the first
status indicator may indicate whether replacement is being performed with
respect to the indicated portion of the user data area, and the second
status indicator may indicate a type of replacement.