Currently running VLC 3.0.17.3 on Ubuntu 22.04 (...or somethin'). I have "start VLC on CD audio insertion" (see picture below). VLC starts playback just fine upon inserting an audio CD, however it doesn't display tracks or any other metadata. Interestingly, metadata display happens just fine when starting playback via the "Media/Open Disc" menu! (And yes, I have the right "CDDB Server" set, as per https://forum.videolan.org/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=155259.)