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== Events ==
* '''March 22''': The RCA Capacitance Electronic Disc was released.
* '''September''': Andre Blay leaves Magnetic Video Corporation.
* '''October''': Vestron Video was formed from the assets of Time-Life Video.
* '''November''': Worldvision Home Video was formed by Worldvision Enterprises to release TV shows on videocassette.

== VHS and Beta ==
== VHS and Beta ==
=== January ===
=== January ===
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| ''Airplane!'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Airplane!'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''Amarcord'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || January 26, 1981 ||
| ''Amarcord'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''The Amazing World of Psychic Phenomena'' || Video Corporation of America || Video Corporation of America || January 26, 1981 ||
| ''The Amazing World of Psychic Phenomena'' || Video Corporation of America || Video Corporation of America || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''Auditions'' || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || January 12, 1981 ||
* Copyrighted in 1980.
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| ''Barefoot in the Park'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Barefoot in the Park'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''Beyond the Valley of the Dolls'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Beyond the Valley of the Dolls'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''Big Bad Mama'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''The Big Bird Cage'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''Black Marble'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Black Marble'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''Brief Encounter'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Brief Encounter'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''Caddyshack'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || January 26, 1981 ||
| ''Caddyshack'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''Can I Do It... Till I Need Glasses?'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || January 1981 ||
| ''Can I Do It... Till I Need Glasses?'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || January 1981 ||
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| ''Coast to Coast'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Coast to Coast'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''Cries and Whispers'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || January 26, 1981 ||
| ''Cries and Whispers'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''Crystal Voyager'' || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || January 12, 1981 ||
* Copyrighted in 1980.
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| ''Death Race 2000'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''The Devil and Daniel Mouse'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''Farewell My Lovely'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Farewell My Lovely'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''Friday the 13th'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Friday the 13th'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''Honeysuckle Rose'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || January 26, 1981 ||
| ''The Great McGonagall'' || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || January 12, 1981 ||
* Copyrighted in 1980.
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| ''Honeysuckle Rose'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''Humanoids from the Deep'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''The Hunter'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''The Hunter'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''Lovers and Other Strangers'' || ABC Video Enterprises || Magnetic Video Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Lovers and Other Strangers'' || ABC Video Enterprises || Magnetic Video Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''Magnum Force'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || January 26, 1981 ||
| ''Magnum Force'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''Mary Poppins'' || Walt Disney Home Video || Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company || January 19, 1981 ||
| ''Mary Poppins'' || Walt Disney Home Video || Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company || January 19, 1981 ||
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| ''Ms. Don Juan'' || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || January 12, 1981 ||
* Copyrighted in 1980.
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| ''My Pleasure Is My Business'' || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || January 12, 1981 ||
* Copyrighted in 1980.
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| ''Myra Breckinridge'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Myra Breckinridge'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''Nelvanamation: Four Cosmic Fantasies in One'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''NFL SymFunny/Super Bowl III'' || Video Corporation of America || Video Corporation of America || January 26, 1981 ||
| ''NFL SymFunny/Super Bowl III'' || Video Corporation of America || Video Corporation of America || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''Night Games'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Night Games'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''"Oh, God!" Book II'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || January 26, 1981 ||
| ''"Oh, God!" Book II'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''One Trick Pony'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || January 26, 1981 ||
| ''One Trick Pony'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''Pelé: The Master and His Method'' || Magnetic Video Sports || Magnetic Video Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Pelé: The Master and His Method'' || Magnetic Video Sports || Magnetic Video Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''Roller Boogie'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || January 1981 ||
| ''Roller Boogie'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || January 1981 ||
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| ''Romie-0 and Julie-8'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''Rough Cut'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Rough Cut'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''Seven Blows of the Dragon'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''Shogun'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Shogun'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''Small Change'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || January 26, 1981 ||
| ''Small Change'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''Smokey and the Bandit'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Smokey and the Bandit'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''The Space Movie'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || January 26, 1981 ||
| ''The Space Movie'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''Sugar Cookies'' || Video Corporation of America || Video Corporation of America || January 26, 1981 ||
| ''Sugar Cookies'' || Video Corporation of America || Video Corporation of America || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''The Thing'' || Video Corporation of America || Video Corporation of America || January 26, 1981 ||
| ''The Thing'' || Video Corporation of America || Video Corporation of America || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''Tom Horn'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || January 26, 1981 ||
| ''Tom Horn'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''Too Hot to Handle'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || January 26, 1981 ||
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| ''Urban Cowboy'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Urban Cowboy'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || January 12, 1981 ||
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| ''The Wicker Man'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || January 1981 ||
| ''The Wicker Man'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || January 1981 ||
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| ''Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic'' || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || January 12, 1981 ||
* Copyrighted in 1980.
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| ''Xanadu'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
| ''Xanadu'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || January 12, 1981 ||
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! Title !! Label !! Distributor !! Released !! class="unsortable" | Note(s)
! Title !! Label !! Distributor !! Released !! class="unsortable" | Note(s)
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| ''Fleetwood Mac: Documentary and Live Concert'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || February 2, 1981 ||
| ''10, la mujer perfecta'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || February 2, 1981 ||
* Spanish-dubbed version of ''"10"''.
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| ''Gary Numan: The Touring Principle'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || February 2, 1981 ||
| ''Carny'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || February 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Rod Stewart: Live at the Los Angeles Forum'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || February 2, 1981 ||
| ''Cruising'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || February 2, 1981 ||
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| ''El exorcista'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || February 2, 1981 ||
* Spanish-dubbed version of ''The Exorcist''.
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| ''Fame'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || February 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Fleetwood Mac: Documentary and Live Concert'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || February 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Gary Numan: The Touring Principle'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || February 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Great Figures in History: John F. Kennedy'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || February 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Mutiny on the Bounty'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || February 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Oklahoma!'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || February 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Operación Dragón'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || February 2, 1981 ||
* Spanish-dubbed version of ''Enter the Dragon''.
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| ''Rod Stewart: Live at the Los Angeles Forum'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || February 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Treasure Island'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || February 2, 1981 ||
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! Title !! Label !! Distributor !! Released !! class="unsortable" | Note(s)
! Title !! Label !! Distributor !! Released !! class="unsortable" | Note(s)
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| ''Bedtime for Bonzo'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || March 30, 1981 ||
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| ''The Bridge on the River Kwai'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || March 1, 1981 ||
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| ''California Suite'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || March 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Cat Ballou'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || March 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Flash Gordon'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || March 30, 1981 ||
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| ''The Guns of Navarone'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || March 1, 1981 ||
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| ''The Island'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || March 30, 1981 ||
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| ''The Killers'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || March 30, 1981 ||
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| ''Myra Breckinridge'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || March 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Nine to Five'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || March 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || March 30, 1981 ||
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| ''Somewhere in Time'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || March 30, 1981 ||
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| ''The Sorrow and the Pity'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || March 1, 1981 ||
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| ''The Stunt Man'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || March 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Wifemistress'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || March 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Rolling Stones in Concert'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || March 1981 ||
| ''Zorba the Greek'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || March 1, 1981 ||
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=== April ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Title !! Label !! Marketer !! Distributor !! Released !! class="unsortable" | Note(s)
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| ''Cabaret'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || April 6, 1981 ||
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| ''The Champ'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || April 6, 1981 ||
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| ''Fist of Fear, Touch of Death'' || Wizard Video || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || April 13, 1981 ||
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| ''Forbidden Planet'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || April 6, 1981 ||
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| ''The Formula'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || April 6, 1981 ||
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| ''The Hostages: From Capture to Freedom'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || April 6, 1981 ||
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| ''My Fair Lady'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || April 6, 1981 ||
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| ''One Night Stand: A Keyboard Event'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || April 6, 1981 ||
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| ''Pink Flamingos'' || Wizard Video || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || April 13, 1981 ||
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| ''Sextoons'' || Wizard Video || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || April 13, 1981 ||
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| ''Tarzan, the Ape Man'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || April 6, 1981 ||
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=== May ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Title !! Label !! Distributor !! Released !! class="unsortable" | Note(s)
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| ''Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || May 4, 1981 ||
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| ''The Beast Must Die'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || May 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Billy Jack'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || May 4, 1981 ||
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| ''Black Magic'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || May 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Candy'' || ABC Video Enterprises || Magnetic Video Corporation || May 3, 1981 ||
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| ''A Change of Seasons'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || May 3, 1981 ||
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| ''The Corsican Brothers'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || May 1, 1981 ||
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| ''The Count of Monte Cristo'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || May 1, 1981 ||
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| ''The Dancing Princesses'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || May 3, 1981 ||
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| ''The Dancing Years'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || May 3, 1981 ||
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| ''Giselle'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || May 3, 1981 ||
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| ''HMS Pinafore'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || May 3, 1981 ||
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| ''Inside Moves'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || May 3, 1981 ||
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| ''Jenny'' || ABC Video Enterprises || Magnetic Video Corporation || May 3, 1981 ||
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| ''Kagemusha'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || May 3, 1981 ||
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| ''The Last of the Mohicans'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || May 1, 1981 ||
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| ''The Man in the Iron Mask'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || May 1, 1981 ||
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| ''The Prisoner of Second Avenue'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || May 4, 1981 ||
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| ''The Romantic Englishwoman'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || May 4, 1981 ||
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| ''Santa Fe Trail'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || May 11, 1981 ||
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| ''What's Up, Doc?'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || May 4, 1981 ||
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| ''The Yeoman of the Guard'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || May 3, 1981 ||
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| ''Apache'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''Apache'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''The Best of the New York Erotic Film Festival'' || Wizard Video || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || June 8, 1981 ||
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| ''The Big Red One'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''The Big Red One'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''The Black Stallion'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''The Black Stallion'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Bloodbrothers'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || June 10, 1981 ||
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| ''The Boogey Man'' || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || June 8, 1981 ||
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| ''Bottoms Up '81'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''Bottoms Up '81'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Cousin, Cousine'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''Cousin, Cousine'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Devo: The Men Who Make the Music'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''Death Sport'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || June 10, 1981 ||
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| ''Dire Straits: Making Movies'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''Devo: The Men Who Make the Music'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || June 10, 1981 ||
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| ''Dire Straits: Making Movies'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || June 10, 1981 ||
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| ''Easy Rider'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''Easy Rider'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Emanuelle Around the World'' || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || June 8, 1981 ||
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| ''The Elephant Man'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''The Elephant Man'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Goodbye, Columbus'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''Goodbye, Columbus'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''The Great Texas Dynamite Chase'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || June 10, 1981 ||
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| ''Hearts and Minds'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''Hearts and Minds'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Hopscotch'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''Hopscotch'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''I Spit on Your Grave'' || Wizard Video || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || June 8, 1981 ||
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| ''It's My Turn'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''It's My Turn'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''The Jazz Singer'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''The Jazz Singer'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Just Tell Me What You Want'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || June 10, 1981 ||
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| ''Last Tango in Paris'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''Last Tango in Paris'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Let It Be'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''Let It Be'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''The Miss Nude America Contest'' || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || June 8, 1981 ||
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| ''My Bloody Valentine'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''My Bloody Valentine'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Ordinary People'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''Ordinary People'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Penitentiary'' || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || June 8, 1981 ||
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| ''The Pink Panther'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''The Pink Panther'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''The Thomas Crown Affair'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''The Thomas Crown Affair'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''The Three Stooges Vol. 3'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''The Three Stooges: An Ache in Every Stake'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || June 2, 1981 ||
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* Includes ''An Ache in Every Stake'', ''Calling All Curs'', and ''Pop Goes the Easel''.
| ''Time After Time'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || June 10, 1981 ||
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| ''Tom Jones'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''Tom Jones'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Tunnel Vision'' || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || June 8, 1981 ||
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| ''The Vietnam War'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''The Vietnam War'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Yankee Doodle Dandy'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
| ''Yankee Doodle Dandy'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || June 2, 1981 ||
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| ''Zombie'' || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || June 8, 1981 ||
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| ''All Quiet on the Western Front'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''All Quiet on the Western Front'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
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| ''The Awakening'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''Annie Hall'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || July 28, 1981 ||
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| ''The Awakening'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
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| ''Barefoot Contessa'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || July 28, 1981 ||
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| ''Bilitis'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''Bilitis'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || July 7, 1981 ||
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| ''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
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| ''Casablanca'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || July 28, 1981 ||
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| ''Change of Habit'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''Change of Habit'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
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| ''Clones of Bruce Lee'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''Clones of Bruce Lee'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || July 7, 1981 ||
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| ''Die Laughing'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''Die Laughing'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
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| ''The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
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| ''Galaxina'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''Galaxina'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
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| ''The Great Santini'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''The Great Santini'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
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| ''The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
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| ''Heartbeat'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''Hard Country'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || July 28, 1981 ||
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| ''Heartbeat'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
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| ''Melvin and Howard'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''Melvin and Howard'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
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| ''Over the Edge'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''Over the Edge'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
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| ''Play Misty for Me'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''Play Misty for Me'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
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| ''Promises in the Dark'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''Promises in the Dark'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
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| ''Shogun Assassin'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''Shogun Assassin'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
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| ''Simon'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''Simon'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
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| ''The Wanderers'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''The Wanderers'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
* Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
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| ''West Side Story'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || July 28, 1981 ||
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| ''Yum-Yum Girls'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
| ''Yum-Yum Girls'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || July 7, 1981 ||
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| ''Zachariah: The First Electric Western'' || ABC Video Enterprises || Magnetic Video Corporation || July 28, 1981 ||
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| ''Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx'' || Video Communications, Inc. || United Entertainment, Inc. || August 18, 1981 ||
| ''Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx'' || Video Communications, Inc. || United Entertainment, Inc. || August 18, 1981 ||
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| ''Raging Bull'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || August 18, 1981 ||
* One of the last Magnetic Video releases to preserve Transamerica-era UA logos.
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| ''REO Speedwagon: Live Infidelity'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || August 25, 1981 ||
| ''REO Speedwagon: Live Infidelity'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || August 25, 1981 ||
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| ''Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?'' || ABC Video Enterprises || Magnetic Video Corporation || August 18, 1981 ||
| ''Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?'' || ABC Video Enterprises || Magnetic Video Corporation || August 18, 1981 ||
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| ''Tom Jones: Live in Las Vegas'' || Family Home Entertainment || Caballero Control Corporation || August 1981 ||
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* Available for rental only.
* Available for rental only.
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| ''The Amityville Horror'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''The Amityville Horror'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Amy'' || Walt Disney Home Video || Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company || September 22, 1981 ||
| ''Amy'' || Walt Disney Home Video || Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company || September 22, 1981 ||
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| ''Becket'' || Video Communications, Inc. || United Entertainment, Inc. || September 8, 1981 ||
| ''Becket'' || Video Communications, Inc. || United Entertainment, Inc. || September 8, 1981 ||
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| ''The Bees'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''The Bees'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Bells Are Ringing'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''Bells Are Ringing'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Bye Bye Brazil'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''Bye Bye Brazil'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Cartoon Parade No. 4'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''Cartoon Parade No. 4'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''A Day at the Races'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''A Day at the Races'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Devils'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''The Devils'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''A Dream Called Walt Disney World'' || Walt Disney Home Video || Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company || September 22, 1981 ||
| ''A Dream Called Walt Disney World'' || Walt Disney Home Video || Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company || September 22, 1981 ||
* Available in sale and rental versions.
* Available in sale and rental versions.
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| ''Dressed to Kill'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''Dressed to Kill'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Dumbo'' || Walt Disney Home Video || Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company || September 22, 1981 ||
| ''Dumbo'' || Walt Disney Home Video || Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company || September 22, 1981 ||
* Limited sale premiere.
* Limited sale premiere.
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| ''The Fall of the House of Usher'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''The Fall of the House of Usher'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''For Love of Ivy'' || ABC Video Enterprises || Magnetic Video Corporation || September 22, 1981 ||
| ''For Love of Ivy'' || ABC Video Enterprises || Magnetic Video Corporation || September 22, 1981 ||
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| ''Futureworld'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''Futureworld'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''The Ghoul'' || Electric Video, Inc. || Electric Video, Inc. || September 22, 1981 ||
| ''The Ghoul'' || Electric Video, Inc. || Electric Video, Inc. || September 22, 1981 ||
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| ''Go West'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''Go West'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Greased Lightning'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''Greased Lightning'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''The Great Caruso'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''The Great Caruso'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Image of Bruce Lee'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''The Image of Bruce Lee'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''The Island of Dr. Moreau'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''The Island of Dr. Moreau'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || September 22, 1981 ||
| ''It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || September 22, 1981 ||
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| ''Legend of the Werewolf'' || Electric Video, Inc. || Electric Video, Inc. || September 22, 1981 ||
| ''Legend of the Werewolf'' || Electric Video, Inc. || Electric Video, Inc. || September 22, 1981 ||
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| ''Let's Do It Again'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''Let's Do It Again'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Lisztomania'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''Lisztomania'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Little Women'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''Little Women'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Lolita'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''Lolita'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Love at First Bite'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''Love at First Bite'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Man on the Moon'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''Man on the Moon'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Meteor'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''Meteor'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''The Mountain Men'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''The Mountain Men'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Persecution'' || Electric Video, Inc. || Electric Video, Inc. || September 22, 1981 ||
| ''Persecution'' || Electric Video, Inc. || Electric Video, Inc. || September 22, 1981 ||
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| ''The Pit and the Pendulum'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''The Pit and the Pendulum'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''The Postman Always Rings Twice'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''The Postman Always Rings Twice'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Purlie'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''Purlie'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Rabid'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''Rabid'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Romeo and Juliet'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''Romeo and Juliet'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Seems Like Old Times'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''Seems Like Old Times'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Sisters'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''Sisters'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Soylent Green'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''Soylent Green'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Super Fly'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''Super Fly'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Super Memories of the Super Bowl'' || NFL Films Video || NFL Films Video || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''Super Memories of the Super Bowl'' || NFL Films Video || NFL Films Video || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Swarm'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''The Swarm'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''A Tale of Two Cities'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''A Tale of Two Cities'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Tales of Terror'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''Tales of Terror'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''That's Entertainment! Part II'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''That's Entertainment! Part II'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || September 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Toolbox Murders'' || Video Communications, Inc. || United Entertainment, Inc. || September 8, 1981 ||
| ''The Toolbox Murders'' || Video Communications, Inc. || United Entertainment, Inc. || September 8, 1981 ||
|-
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| ''Uptown Saturday Night'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''Uptown Saturday Night'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Used Cars'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || September 15, 1981 ||
| ''Used Cars'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || September 15, 1981 ||
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* Available in sale and rental versions.
* Available in sale and rental versions.
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| ''Watership Down'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic || September 1, 1981 ||
| ''Watership Down'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || September 1, 1981 ||
|-
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| ''What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?'' || ABC Video Enterprises || Magnetic Video Corporation || September 22, 1981 ||
| ''What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?'' || ABC Video Enterprises || Magnetic Video Corporation || September 22, 1981 ||
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! Title !! Label !! Distributor !! Released !! class="unsortable" | Note(s)
! Title !! Label !! Distributor !! Released !! class="unsortable" | Note(s)
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| ''The Alamo'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || October 20, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Altered States'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Animals Are Beautiful People'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Any Which Way You Can'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Atlantic City'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
| ''Atlantic City'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Bananas'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || October 20, 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Blue Lagoon'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || October 1, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Blume in Love'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Bobby Deerfield'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Bobo'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Bodyguard'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || October 1981 ||
|-
| ''Breaker Morant'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || October 1, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Bronco Billy'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Camelot'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || October 20, 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Competition'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || October 1, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Cool Hand Luke'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Damned'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Day for Night'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Death in Venice'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Dogs of War'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || October 20, 1981 ||
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| ''The Enforcer'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Excalibur'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Eyes of a Stranger'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
|-
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| ''The Fan'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
| ''The Fan'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
|-
| ''First Family'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Fortune Cookie'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || October 20, 1981 ||
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| ''Friday the 13th Part 2'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
| ''Friday the 13th Part 2'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Frisco Kid'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Gauntlet'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Girl Friends'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Going Ape'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
| ''Going Ape'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || October 20, 1981 ||
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| ''The Great Gatsby'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
| ''The Great Gatsby'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
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| ''The Green Room'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Hand'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Happy Birthday to Me'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || October 1, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Huckleberry Finn'' || ABC Video Enterprises || Magnetic Video Corporation || October 20, 1981 ||
|-
| ''I Love You, Alice B. Toklas'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
|-
| ''I Never Promised You a Rose Garden'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Inheritance'' || Video Corporation of America || Video Corporation of America || October 6, 1981 ||
| ''The Inheritance'' || Video Corporation of America || Video Corporation of America || October 6, 1981 ||
|-
| ''It's a Wonderful Life'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || October 1981 ||
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| ''The Jazz Singer'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
| ''The Jazz Singer'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Jeremiah Johnson'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Kramer vs. Kramer'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || October 1, 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Legend of the Lone Ranger'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || October 20, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Life with Father'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || October 1981 ||
|-
| ''Love on the Run'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Maltese Falcon'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || October 20, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Maniac'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || October 1981 ||
|-
| ''Mean Streets'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
|-
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| ''Meatballs'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
| ''Meatballs'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
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| ''Orca: The Killer Whale'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
| ''Orca: The Killer Whale'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
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| ''Outland'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Outlaw Josey Wales'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Performance'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Pippin'' || Family Home Entertainment || Caballero Control Corporation || October 6, 1981 ||
| ''Pippin'' || Family Home Entertainment || Caballero Control Corporation || October 6, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Private Benjamin'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Rio Bravo'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Roots'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Scarecrow'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Serpico'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
| ''Serpico'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
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| ''The Shining'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''A Shot in the Dark'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || October 20, 1981 ||
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| ''Sphinx'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''SS Girls'' || Media Home Entertainment || Media Home Entertainment || October 1981 ||
|-
| ''A Star Is Born'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Stir Crazy'' || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment || October 1, 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Story of Adele H.'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Story of O'' || Independent United Distributors || Independent United Distributors || October 6, 1981 ||
| ''The Story of O'' || Independent United Distributors || Independent United Distributors || October 6, 1981 ||
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| ''Straight Time'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Superman II'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Thief'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || October 20, 1981 ||
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| ''To Catch a Thief'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
| ''To Catch a Thief'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || October 13, 1981 ||
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| ''The Unseen'' || Video Corporation of America || Video Corporation of America || October 6, 1981 ||
| ''The Unseen'' || Video Corporation of America || Video Corporation of America || October 6, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Wait Until Dark'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || October 15, 1981 ||
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| ''An American Werewolf in London'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || November 24, 1981 ||
| ''An American Werewolf in London'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || November 24, 1981 ||
|-
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| ''Apocalypse Now'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''The Adventures of Ultraman'' || Family Home Entertainment || Caballero Control Corporation || November 1981 ||
* Also available in Spanish.
|-
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| ''April Wine: Live in London'' || EMI Music Video || Capitol Records || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''Animalympics'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || November 12, 1981 ||
|-
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| ''Benny Hill's Video Revue'' || Thames Video || Capitol Records || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''Apocalypse Now'' || Zoetrope Studios || Paramount Home Video || November 10, 1981 ||
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| ''Can't Stop the Music'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''April Wine: Live in London'' || EMI Music Video || Capitol Records || November 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Conversation'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''Benny Hill's Video Revue'' || Thames Video || Capitol Records || November 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Can't Stop the Music'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Conversation'' || Zoetrope Studios || Paramount Home Video || November 10, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Cosmos: The Championship Years 1977-1980'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || November 12, 1981 ||
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| ''The Crawling Eye'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''The Crawling Eye'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
|-
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| ''The Cruel Sea'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''The Cruel Sea'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 15, 1981 ||
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| ''The Day the Earth Caught Fire'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''The Day the Earth Caught Fire'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 15, 1981 ||
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| ''Death on the Nile'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''Death on the Nile'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 15, 1981 ||
|-
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| ''Destination Moon'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''Destination Moon'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Divine Madness'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || November 12, 1981 ||
|-
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| ''An Evening with Quentin Crisp'' || Family Home Entertainment || Caballero Control Corporation || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''An Evening with Quentin Crisp'' || Family Home Entertainment || Caballero Control Corporation || November 10, 1981 ||
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| ''The Four Seasons'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || November 24, 1981 ||
| ''The Four Seasons'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || November 24, 1981 ||
|-
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| ''The Godfather: The Complete Epic'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''The Godfather: The Complete Epic'' || Zoetrope Studios || Paramount Home Video || November 10, 1981 ||
|-
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| ''The Hideous Sun Demon'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''The Hideous Sun Demon'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
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| ''How to Watch Pro Football'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || November 24, 1981 ||
| ''How to Watch Pro Football'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || November 24, 1981 ||
|-
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| ''I Am a Dancer'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''I Am a Dancer'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 15, 1981 ||
|-
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| ''The Incredible Hulk'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || November 24, 1981 ||
| ''The Incredible Hulk'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || November 24, 1981 ||
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| ''Kronos'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''Kronos'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Liberace in Las Vegas'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || November 12, 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Pinwheel Songbook'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || November 12, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Plan 9 from Outer Space'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''Plan 9 from Outer Space'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Queen: Greatest Flix'' || EMI Music Video || Capitol Records || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''Queen: Greatest Flix'' || EMI Music Video || Capitol Records || November 15, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Rocketship X-M'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''Rocketship X-M'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''The Royal Wedding'' || Thames Video || Capitol Records || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''The Royal Wedding'' || Thames Video || Capitol Records || November 15, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Scars of Dracula'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''Scars of Dracula'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 15, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Sophia Loren: Her Own Story'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''Sophia Loren: Her Own Story'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 15, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''S.O.S. Titanic'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''S.O.S. Titanic'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 15, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Space Patrol Vol. 1'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''Space Patrol Vol. 1'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
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| ''Tales of Tomorrow Vol. 2'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''Tales of Tomorrow Vol. 2'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Times Square'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''Times Square'' || Thorn EMI Video || Capitol Records || November 15, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Tom Corbett, Space Cadet Vol. 1'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''Tom Corbett, Space Cadet Vol. 1'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
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| ''Tom Corbett, Space Cadet Vol. 2'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''Tom Corbett, Space Cadet Vol. 2'' || The Nostalgia Merchant || The Nostalgia Merchant || November 10, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''The Tubes Video'' || EMI Music Video || Capitol Records || November 10, 1981 ||
| ''The Tubes Video'' || EMI Music Video || Capitol Records || November 15, 1981 ||
|}
|}


Line 652: Line 1,005:
| ''Aerobicise: The Beautiful Workout'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || December 1, 1981 ||
| ''Aerobicise: The Beautiful Workout'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || December 1, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Apocalypse Now'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || December 1, 1981 ||
| ''Apocalypse Now'' || Zoetrope Studios || Paramount Home Video || December 1, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''The Billion Dollar Hobo'' || Samuel Goldwyn Home Entertainment || CBS Video Enterprises || December 8, 1981 ||
| ''The Billion Dollar Hobo'' || Samuel Goldwyn Home Entertainment || CBS Video Enterprises || December 8, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Brannigan'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || December 29, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Clash of the Titans'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || December 8, 1981 ||
| ''Clash of the Titans'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || December 8, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Dot and the Kangaroo'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
| ''Dot and the Kangaroo'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Garden of Allah'' || ABC Video Enterprises || Magnetic Video Corporation || December 29, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Going My Way'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
| ''Going My Way'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Great Escape'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || December 29, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Hawaii'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || December 29, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Hell in the Pacific'' || ABC Video Enterprises || Magnetic Video Corporation || December 29, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Holiday Inn'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
| ''Holiday Inn'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
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|-
| ''Ivanhoe'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || December 8, 1981 ||
| ''Ivanhoe'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || December 8, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Jackson County Jail'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || December 10, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''The Jazz Singer'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || December 1, 1981 ||
| ''The Jazz Singer'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || December 1, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Jesus'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || December 10, 1981 ||
|-
| ''John Curry's Ice Dancing'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || December 10, 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Kid from Not So Big'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || December 10, 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Last Wave'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || December 10, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''MacArthur'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
| ''MacArthur'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
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|-
|-
| ''March or Die'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
| ''March or Die'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
|-
| ''McQ'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || December 10, 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Miracle Worker'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || December 10, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Now, Voyager'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
| ''Now, Voyager'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
|-
| ''One on One'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || December 10, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Piaf'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || December 8, 1981 ||
| ''Piaf'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || December 8, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Return of the Street Fighter'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || December 8, 1981 ||
| ''Return of the Street Fighter'' || CBS Video Enterprises || CBS Video Enterprises || December 8, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Rollerball'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || December 29, 1981 ||
|-
|-
| ''Rooster Cogburn and the Lady'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
| ''Rooster Cogburn and the Lady'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || December 8, 1981 ||
| ''Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || December 8, 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Spiral Staircase'' || ABC Video Enterprises || Magnetic Video Corporation || December 29, 1981 ||
|-
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| ''Sudden Terror'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
| ''Sudden Terror'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
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| ''Till the Clouds Roll By'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || December 8, 1981 ||
| ''Till the Clouds Roll By'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || December 8, 1981 ||
|-
| ''Under the Rainbow'' || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || December 10, 1981 ||
|-
| ''White Lightning'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || December 29, 1981 ||
|-
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| ''The Wiz'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
| ''The Wiz'' || MCA Videocassette, Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || December 1, 1981 ||
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|-
! Title !! Label !! Distributor !! Released !! class="unsortable" | Note(s)
! Title !! Label !! Marketer !! Distributor !! Released !! class="unsortable" | Note(s)
|-
|-
| ''The Child'' || Family Home Entertainment || Caballero Control Corporation || 1981 ||
| ''The Art of Photography'' || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Art of Self-Defense'' || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Art of Speed Reading'' || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Artur Rubinstein'' || Kultur International Films || Kultur International Films || Electric Video, Inc. || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Astro Zombies'' || Wizard Video || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Best of Sex and Violence'' || Wizard Video || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Video || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Blonde Ambition'' || Time-Life Video || Time-Life Video || Time-Life Video || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Changeling'' || Time-Life Video || Time-Life Video || Time-Life Video || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Charade'' || MCA Videocassette Inc. || MCA Videocassette Inc. || MCA Distributing Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Child'' || Family Home Entertainment || Family Home Entertainment || Caballero Control Corporation || 1981 ||
* Released under the "World of Horror" label.
* Released under the "World of Horror" label.
|-
|-
| ''Journey Into the Beyond'' || Family Home Entertainment || Caballero Control Corporation || 1981 ||
| ''David Sheehan Interviews the Stars: Cannes 1980'' || Family Home Entertainment || Family Home Entertainment || Caballero Control Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Deep Throat'' || Arrow Film & Video || Arrow Film & Video || Arrow Film & Video || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Equinox'' || Wizard Video || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Exercise Now!'' || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The First Aid Video Book'' || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Graham Kerr: Desserts and Beverages'' || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Graham Kerr: The Fine Art of Baking Bread'' || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Graham Kerr: Soups and Salads'' || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Home Repair Book'' || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''How to Stop Smoking'' || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Journey Into the Beyond'' || Family Home Entertainment || Family Home Entertainment || Caballero Control Corporation || 1981 ||
* Released under the "World of Horror" label.
* Released under the "World of Horror" label.
|-
| ''John Lennon: Interview with a Legend'' || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The John McEnroe Story'' || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Marilyn Monroe'' || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Max Fleischer's Superman Cartoons'' || Wizard Video || Wizard Video || Wizard Video || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Motorcycle Experience'' || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''My Sister, My Love'' || Wizard Video || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Pinwheel Songbook'' || Warner Home Video || Warner Home Video || Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Private Eyes'' || Time-Life Video || Time-Life Video || Time-Life Video || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Prowler'' || VCII || VCII || Video Cassette X-Rated || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Roots of Happiness'' || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || Karl Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Schlock'' || Wizard Video || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Season of the Witch'' || Wizard Video || Wizard Video || Sound/Video Unlimited || 1981 ||
|}
|}


== Laser videodisc ==
== Laser videodisc ==
=== January ===
=== February ===
=== March ===
=== April ===
=== May ===
=== June ===
=== July ===
=== August ===
=== September ===
=== October ===
=== November ===
=== December ===
=== TBD ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Title !! Label !! Distributor !! Released !! class="unsortable" | Note(s)
|-
| ''Alien'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' || MCA DiscoVision || MCA Distributing Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Grease'' || Paramount Home Video || Paramount Home Video || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Heaven Can Wait'' || MCA DiscoVision || MCA Distributing Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The Incredible Shrinking Woman'' || MCA DiscoVision || MCA Distributing Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Melvin and Howard'' || MCA DiscoVision || MCA Distributing Corporation || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Patton'' || Magnetic Video Corporation || Magnetic Video Corporation || 1981 ||
|}


== CED ==
== CED ==
=== January ===
=== February ===
=== March ===
=== April ===
=== May ===
=== June ===
=== July ===
=== August ===
=== September ===
=== October ===
=== November ===
=== December ===
=== TBD ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Title !! Label !! Distributor !! Released !! class="unsortable" | Note(s)
|-
| ''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'' || RCA SelectaVision VideoDiscs || RCA Records || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The African Queen'' || RCA SelectaVision VideoDiscs || RCA Records || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Dr. No'' || RCA SelectaVision VideoDiscs || RCA Records || 1981 ||
|-
| ''Fame'' || MGM/CBS Home Video || CBS Video Enterprises || 1981 ||
|-
| ''From Russia with Love'' || RCA SelectaVision VideoDiscs || RCA Records || 1981 ||
|-
| ''The War of the Worlds'' || RCA SelectaVision VideoDiscs || RCA Records || 1981 ||
|}

==Operating VHS and Beta duplicators==
* [[Deluxe Video Services|Bell & Howell]] (serving Fotomat Video, MCA Videocassette Inc., Paramount Home Video, and Thorn EMI Video)
* [[Columbia Pictures Videocassette Services]]
* [[Video Technology Services|Creative Video Services]]
* [[The CBS/Fox Company (Duplicator)|Magnetic Video Corporation]]
* [[Media Home Entertainment (Duplicator)|Media Home Entertainment]]
* [[The Nostalgia Merchant]]
* [[Sound/Video Unlimited]] (also serving Wizard Video)
* [[VCA-Teletronics]] (also serving CBS Video Enterprises, MCA Videocassette Inc., NFL Films Video, Time-Life Video, and Walt Disney Home Video)
* [[VCI Home Video]]
* [[Vantiva Supply Chain Services|The Vidtronics Company]] (serving Walt Disney Home Video and Warner Home Video)

Latest revision as of 04:08, 1 June 2024

Events[edit]

  • March 22: The RCA Capacitance Electronic Disc was released.
  • September: Andre Blay leaves Magnetic Video Corporation.
  • October: Vestron Video was formed from the assets of Time-Life Video.
  • November: Worldvision Home Video was formed by Worldvision Enterprises to release TV shows on videocassette.

VHS and Beta[edit]

January[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
Airplane! Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video January 12, 1981
Amarcord Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
The Amazing World of Psychic Phenomena Video Corporation of America Video Corporation of America January 26, 1981
Auditions Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited January 12, 1981
  • Copyrighted in 1980.
Barefoot in the Park Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video January 12, 1981
Being There CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises January 12, 1981
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation January 12, 1981
Big Bad Mama Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
The Big Bird Cage Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
Black Marble Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation January 12, 1981
Breaking Glass Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video January 12, 1981
Brief Encounter Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation January 12, 1981
Caddyshack Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
Can I Do It... Till I Need Glasses? Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment January 1981
Coast to Coast Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video January 12, 1981
Cries and Whispers Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
Crystal Voyager Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited January 12, 1981
  • Copyrighted in 1980.
Death Race 2000 Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
The Devil and Daniel Mouse Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
Farewell My Lovely Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation January 12, 1981
Flying Leathernecks Video Corporation of America Video Corporation of America January 26, 1981
Friday the 13th Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video January 12, 1981
The Great McGonagall Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited January 12, 1981
  • Copyrighted in 1980.
Honeysuckle Rose Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
Humanoids from the Deep Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
The Hunter Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video January 12, 1981
Jesus of Nazareth Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation January 12, 1981
The Killing of Sister George ABC Video Enterprises Magnetic Video Corporation January 12, 1981
Kotch ABC Video Enterprises Magnetic Video Corporation January 12, 1981
Lovers and Other Strangers ABC Video Enterprises Magnetic Video Corporation January 12, 1981
Magnum Force Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
Mary Poppins Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company January 19, 1981
Ms. Don Juan Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited January 12, 1981
  • Copyrighted in 1980.
My Pleasure Is My Business Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited January 12, 1981
  • Copyrighted in 1980.
Myra Breckinridge Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation January 12, 1981
Nelvanamation: Four Cosmic Fantasies in One Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
NFL SymFunny/Super Bowl III Video Corporation of America Video Corporation of America January 26, 1981
Night Games Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation January 12, 1981
"Oh, God!" Book II Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
One Trick Pony Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
Pelé: The Master and His Method Magnetic Video Sports Magnetic Video Corporation January 12, 1981
Prom Night MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation January 12, 1981
Roller Boogie Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment January 1981
Romie-0 and Julie-8 Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
Rough Cut Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video January 12, 1981
Seven Blows of the Dragon Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
Shogun Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video January 12, 1981
Small Change Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
Smokey and the Bandit MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation January 12, 1981
The Space Movie Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
Sugar Cookies Video Corporation of America Video Corporation of America January 26, 1981
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? ABC Video Enterprises Magnetic Video Corporation January 12, 1981
The Thing Video Corporation of America Video Corporation of America January 26, 1981
Tom Horn Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
Too Hot to Handle Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation January 26, 1981
Urban Cowboy Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video January 12, 1981
The Wicker Man Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment January 1981
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited January 12, 1981
  • Copyrighted in 1980.
Xanadu MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation January 12, 1981

February[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
10, la mujer perfecta Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation February 2, 1981
  • Spanish-dubbed version of "10".
Carny CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises February 2, 1981
Cruising CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises February 2, 1981
El exorcista Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation February 2, 1981
  • Spanish-dubbed version of The Exorcist.
Fame MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises February 2, 1981
Fleetwood Mac: Documentary and Live Concert Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation February 2, 1981
Gary Numan: The Touring Principle Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation February 2, 1981
Great Figures in History: John F. Kennedy CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises February 2, 1981
Mutiny on the Bounty MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises February 2, 1981
Oklahoma! CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises February 2, 1981
Operación Dragón Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation February 2, 1981
  • Spanish-dubbed version of Enter the Dragon.
Rod Stewart: Live at the Los Angeles Forum Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation February 2, 1981
Treasure Island MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises February 2, 1981

March[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
Bedtime for Bonzo MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation March 30, 1981
The Bridge on the River Kwai Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment March 1, 1981
California Suite Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment March 1, 1981
Cat Ballou Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment March 1, 1981
Flash Gordon MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation March 30, 1981
The Guns of Navarone Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment March 1, 1981
The Island MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation March 30, 1981
The Killers MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation March 30, 1981
Myra Breckinridge Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation March 1, 1981
Nine to Five Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation March 1, 1981
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation March 30, 1981
Somewhere in Time MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation March 30, 1981
The Sorrow and the Pity Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment March 1, 1981
The Stunt Man Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation March 1, 1981
Wifemistress Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment March 1, 1981
Zorba the Greek Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation March 1, 1981

April[edit]

Title Label Marketer Distributor Released Note(s)
Cabaret CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises April 6, 1981
The Champ MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises April 6, 1981
Fist of Fear, Touch of Death Wizard Video Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited April 13, 1981
Forbidden Planet MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises April 6, 1981
The Formula MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises April 6, 1981
The Hostages: From Capture to Freedom CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises April 6, 1981
My Fair Lady CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises April 6, 1981
One Night Stand: A Keyboard Event CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises April 6, 1981
Pink Flamingos Wizard Video Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited April 13, 1981
Sextoons Wizard Video Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited April 13, 1981
Tarzan, the Ape Man MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises April 6, 1981

May[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation May 4, 1981
The Beast Must Die The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant May 1, 1981
Billy Jack Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation May 4, 1981
Black Magic The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant May 1, 1981
Candy ABC Video Enterprises Magnetic Video Corporation May 3, 1981
A Change of Seasons Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation May 3, 1981
The Corsican Brothers The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant May 1, 1981
The Count of Monte Cristo The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant May 1, 1981
The Dancing Princesses Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation May 3, 1981
The Dancing Years Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation May 3, 1981
Giselle Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation May 3, 1981
HMS Pinafore Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation May 3, 1981
Inside Moves Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation May 3, 1981
Jenny ABC Video Enterprises Magnetic Video Corporation May 3, 1981
Kagemusha Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation May 3, 1981
The Last of the Mohicans The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant May 1, 1981
The Man in the Iron Mask The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant May 1, 1981
The Prisoner of Second Avenue Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation May 4, 1981
The Romantic Englishwoman Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation May 4, 1981
Santa Fe Trail The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant May 11, 1981
What's Up, Doc? Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation May 4, 1981
The Yeoman of the Guard Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation May 3, 1981

June[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
42nd Street Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation June 2, 1981
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises June 2, 1981
...And Justice for All Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment June 2, 1981
Apache Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation June 2, 1981
The Best of the New York Erotic Film Festival Wizard Video Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited June 8, 1981
The Big Red One CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises June 2, 1981
Black Orpheus CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises June 2, 1981
  • Part of the Janus Films Collection.
The Black Stallion Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation June 2, 1981
Bloodbrothers Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation June 10, 1981
The Boogey Man Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited June 8, 1981
Bottoms Up '81 Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video June 2, 1981
La cage aux folles Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation June 2, 1981
Carrie Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation June 2, 1981
Cousin, Cousine CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises June 2, 1981
Death Sport Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation June 10, 1981
Devo: The Men Who Make the Music Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation June 10, 1981
Dire Straits: Making Movies Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation June 10, 1981
Easy Rider Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment June 2, 1981
Emanuelle Around the World Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited June 8, 1981
The Elephant Man Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video June 2, 1981
Get Fit and Stay Fit Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment June 2, 1981
The Getting of Wisdom CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises June 2, 1981
Gigi MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises June 2, 1981
Gloria Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment June 2, 1981
Goodbye, Columbus Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video June 2, 1981
The Great Texas Dynamite Chase Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation June 10, 1981
Hearts and Minds Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video June 2, 1981
High Anxiety Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation June 2, 1981
Hopscotch Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation June 2, 1981
I Spit on Your Grave Wizard Video Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited June 8, 1981
It's My Turn Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment June 2, 1981
The Jazz Singer Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation June 2, 1981
Just Tell Me What You Want Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation June 10, 1981
Last Tango in Paris Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation June 2, 1981
Let It Be Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation June 2, 1981
The Miss Nude America Contest Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited June 8, 1981
My Bloody Valentine Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video June 2, 1981
Ordinary People Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video June 2, 1981
Penitentiary Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited June 8, 1981
The Pink Panther Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation June 2, 1981
A Place in the Sun Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video June 2, 1981
Popeye Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video June 2, 1981
Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment June 2, 1981
Ring of Bright Water ABC Video Enterprises Magnetic Video Corporation June 2, 1981
Rosemary's Baby Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video June 2, 1981
Samson and Delilah Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video June 2, 1981
Serial Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video June 2, 1981
Sherlock Holmes Double Feature CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises June 2, 1981
  • Includes The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror.
The Shout Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment June 2, 1981
Silk Stockings MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises June 2, 1981
South Pacific CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises June 2, 1981
Sports Conditioning Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment June 2, 1981
Super Exercises Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment June 2, 1981
Tess Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment June 2, 1981
The Thomas Crown Affair Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation June 2, 1981
The Three Stooges: An Ache in Every Stake Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment June 2, 1981
Time After Time Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation June 10, 1981
Tom Jones Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation June 2, 1981
Tunnel Vision Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited June 8, 1981
The Vietnam War CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises June 2, 1981
When a Stranger Calls Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment June 2, 1981
When Worlds Collide Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video June 2, 1981
Willie Mosconi's World of Pocket Billiards Magnetic Video Sports Magnetic Video Corporation June 2, 1981
Yankee Doodle Dandy Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation June 2, 1981
Zombie Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited June 8, 1981

July[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
All Quiet on the Western Front MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation July 7, 1981
Annie Hall Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation July 28, 1981
The Awakening Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation July 7, 1981
  • Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
Barefoot Contessa Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation July 28, 1981
Bilitis Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment July 7, 1981
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation July 7, 1981
Casablanca Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation July 28, 1981
Change of Habit MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation July 7, 1981
Clones of Bruce Lee Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment July 7, 1981
Die Laughing Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation July 7, 1981
  • Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation July 7, 1981
  • Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
Galaxina MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation July 7, 1981
The Great Santini Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation July 7, 1981
  • Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation July 7, 1981
Hard Country Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation July 28, 1981
Heartbeat Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation July 7, 1981
  • Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
The House That Vanished Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment July 7, 1981
If You Don't Stop It... You'll Go Blind!!! Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment July 7, 1981
The Incredible Shrinking Woman MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation July 7, 1981
Melvin and Howard MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation July 7, 1981
Over the Edge Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation July 7, 1981
  • Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
Play Misty for Me MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation July 7, 1981
Promises in the Dark Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation July 7, 1981
  • Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
Return of the Tiger Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment July 7, 1981
Schizo Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment July 7, 1981
Schizoid MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation July 7, 1981
Shogun Assassin MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation July 7, 1981
Simon Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation July 7, 1981
  • Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
The Wanderers Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation July 7, 1981
  • Part of Orion Month at Warner Home Video.
West Side Story Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation July 28, 1981
Yum-Yum Girls MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation July 7, 1981
Zachariah: The First Electric Western ABC Video Enterprises Magnetic Video Corporation July 28, 1981

August[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
Captains Courageous MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises August 25, 1981
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises August 25, 1981
Coming Home Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation August 18, 1981
  • One of the last Magnetic Video releases to preserve Transamerica-era UA logos.
The Dynasty Renewed: Boston Bounces Back NBA Entertainment CBS Video Enterprises August 25, 1981
Fiddler on the Roof Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation August 18, 1981
  • One of the last Magnetic Video releases to preserve Transamerica-era UA logos.
F.I.S.T. Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation August 18, 1981
  • One of the last Magnetic Video releases to preserve Transamerica-era UA logos.
Gentleman Jim Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation August 18, 1981
  • One of the last Magnetic Video releases to preserve Transamerica-era UA logos.
Guys and Dolls Samuel Goldwyn Home Entertainment CBS Video Enterprises August 25, 1981
King of Hearts Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation August 18, 1981
  • One of the last Magnetic Video releases to preserve Transamerica-era UA logos.
The Last Valley ABC Video Enterprises Magnetic Video Corporation August 18, 1981
The Night Visitor Video Communications, Inc. United Entertainment, Inc. August 18, 1981
On the Town MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises August 25, 1981
The Philadelphia Story MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises August 25, 1981
Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx Video Communications, Inc. United Entertainment, Inc. August 18, 1981
Raging Bull Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation August 18, 1981
  • One of the last Magnetic Video releases to preserve Transamerica-era UA logos.
REO Speedwagon: Live Infidelity CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises August 25, 1981
Semi-Tough Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation August 18, 1981
  • One of the last Magnetic Video releases to preserve Transamerica-era UA logos.
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? ABC Video Enterprises Magnetic Video Corporation August 18, 1981
Tom Jones: Live in Las Vegas Family Home Entertainment Caballero Control Corporation August 1981

September[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
Albino Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment September 1, 1981
Alice in Wonderland Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company September 22, 1981
  • Available for rental only.
The Amityville Horror Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
Amy Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company September 22, 1981
  • Available in sale and rental versions.
Back Roads CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Becket Video Communications, Inc. United Entertainment, Inc. September 8, 1981
The Bees Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
Bells Are Ringing MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
The Bird with the Crystal Plumage Video Communications, Inc. United Entertainment, Inc. September 8, 1981
The Bohemian Girl The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant September 15, 1981
A Bridge Too Far Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation September 22, 1981
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Bye Bye Brazil Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
Cartoon Parade No. 4 The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant September 15, 1981
A Chump at Oxford The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant September 15, 1981
The Creation of a Ballet ABC Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Darby O'Gill and the Little People Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company September 22, 1981
  • Available in sale and rental versions.
A Day at the Races MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
The Devils Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
A Dream Called Walt Disney World Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company September 22, 1981
  • Available in sale and rental versions.
Dressed to Kill Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
Dumbo Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company September 22, 1981
  • Limited sale premiere.
The Fall of the House of Usher Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
For Love of Ivy ABC Video Enterprises Magnetic Video Corporation September 22, 1981
Futureworld Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
The Ghoul Electric Video, Inc. Electric Video, Inc. September 22, 1981
Go West MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Greased Lightning Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
The Great Caruso MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
The Great Train Robbery Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation September 22, 1981
Helter Skelter CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
The Horse That Played Center Field ABC Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Hot Stuff Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment September 15, 1981
The Hound of the Baskervilles Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation September 22, 1981
The Image of Bruce Lee Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment September 1, 1981
The Island of Dr. Moreau Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation September 22, 1981
Kingdom of the Spiders Video Communications, Inc. United Entertainment, Inc. September 8, 1981
Laurel and Hardy Comedy Classics Vol. 7 The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant September 15, 1981
  • Includes Me and My Pal, Below Zero, Thicker Than Water, and The Midnight Patrol.
Legend of the Werewolf Electric Video, Inc. Electric Video, Inc. September 22, 1981
Let's Do It Again Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
Lisztomania Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
Little Women MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Logan's Run MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Lolita MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Love at First Bite Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
Man on the Moon CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Meteor Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
The Mountain Men Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment September 15, 1981
The NFL's Best Ever Coaches NFL Films Video NFL Films Video September 15, 1981
The NFL's Best Ever Professionals NFL Films Video NFL Films Video September 15, 1981
The NFL's Best Ever Quarterbacks NFL Films Video NFL Films Video September 15, 1981
The NFL's Best Ever Runners NFL Films Video NFL Films Video September 15, 1981
The NFL's Best Ever Teams NFL Films Video NFL Films Video September 15, 1981
Night of the Iguana MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Night of the Living Dead The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant September 15, 1981
No Nukes: The Muse Concerts for a Non-Nuclear Future CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Old Yeller Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company September 22, 1981
  • Available in sale and rental versions.
Persecution Electric Video, Inc. Electric Video, Inc. September 22, 1981
The Pit and the Pendulum Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
The Postman Always Rings Twice CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Purlie CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Rabid Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
Romeo and Juliet CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Sanctuary of Fear Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation September 22, 1981
The Sea Wolves CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Seems Like Old Times Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment September 15, 1981
Sisters Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
Soylent Green MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Super Fly Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
Super Memories of the Super Bowl NFL Films Video NFL Films Video September 15, 1981
The Swarm Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
A Tale of Two Cities MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
Tales of Terror Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
That's Entertainment! Part II MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises September 15, 1981
The Third Man The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant September 15, 1981
The Toolbox Murders Video Communications, Inc. United Entertainment, Inc. September 8, 1981
Uptown Saturday Night Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
Used Cars Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment September 15, 1981
The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment September 1, 1981
A Walt Disney Christmas Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company September 22, 1981
  • Available in sale and rental versions.
Watership Down Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 1, 1981
What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? ABC Video Enterprises Magnetic Video Corporation September 22, 1981
Wholly Moses! Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment September 15, 1981

October[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
The Alamo Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation October 20, 1981
Altered States Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Animals Are Beautiful People Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Any Which Way You Can Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Atlantic City Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video October 13, 1981
Bananas Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation October 20, 1981
The Blue Lagoon Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment October 1, 1981
Blume in Love Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Bobby Deerfield Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
The Bobo Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
The Bodyguard Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment October 1981
Breaker Morant Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment October 1, 1981
Bronco Billy Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Camelot Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation October 20, 1981
The Competition Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment October 1, 1981
Cool Hand Luke Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
The Damned Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Day for Night Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Death in Venice Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
The Dogs of War Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation October 20, 1981
The Enforcer Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Excalibur Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Eyes of a Stranger Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
The Fan Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video October 13, 1981
First Family Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
The Fortune Cookie Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation October 20, 1981
Friday the 13th Part 2 Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video October 13, 1981
The Frisco Kid Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
The Gauntlet Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Girl Friends Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Going Ape Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video October 13, 1981
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation October 20, 1981
The Great Gatsby Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video October 13, 1981
The Green Room Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
The Hand Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Happy Birthday to Me Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment October 1, 1981
Huckleberry Finn ABC Video Enterprises Magnetic Video Corporation October 20, 1981
I Love You, Alice B. Toklas Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
The Inheritance Video Corporation of America Video Corporation of America October 6, 1981
It's a Wonderful Life Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment October 1981
The Jazz Singer Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video October 13, 1981
Jeremiah Johnson Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Kramer vs. Kramer Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment October 1, 1981
The Legend of the Lone Ranger Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation October 20, 1981
Life with Father Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment October 1981
Love on the Run Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
The Maltese Falcon Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation October 20, 1981
Maniac Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment October 1981
Mean Streets Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Meatballs Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video October 13, 1981
One-Eyed Jacks Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video October 13, 1981
Orca: The Killer Whale Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video October 13, 1981
Outland Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
The Outlaw Josey Wales Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Performance Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Pippin Family Home Entertainment Caballero Control Corporation October 6, 1981
Private Benjamin Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Rio Bravo Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Roots Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Scarecrow Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Serpico Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video October 13, 1981
The Shining Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
A Shot in the Dark Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation October 20, 1981
Sphinx Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
SS Girls Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment October 1981
A Star Is Born Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Stir Crazy Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment October 1, 1981
The Story of Adele H. Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
The Story of O Independent United Distributors Independent United Distributors October 6, 1981
Straight Time Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Superman II Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Thief Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation October 20, 1981
To Catch a Thief Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video October 13, 1981
The Unseen Video Corporation of America Video Corporation of America October 6, 1981
Wait Until Dark Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation October 15, 1981

November[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
An American Werewolf in London MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation November 24, 1981
The Adventures of Ultraman Family Home Entertainment Caballero Control Corporation November 1981
  • Also available in Spanish.
Animalympics Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation November 12, 1981
Apocalypse Now Zoetrope Studios Paramount Home Video November 10, 1981
April Wine: Live in London EMI Music Video Capitol Records November 15, 1981
Benny Hill's Video Revue Thames Video Capitol Records November 15, 1981
Can't Stop the Music Thorn EMI Video Capitol Records November 15, 1981
The Conversation Zoetrope Studios Paramount Home Video November 10, 1981
Cosmos: The Championship Years 1977-1980 Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation November 12, 1981
The Crawling Eye The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant November 10, 1981
The Cruel Sea Thorn EMI Video Capitol Records November 15, 1981
The Day the Earth Caught Fire Thorn EMI Video Capitol Records November 15, 1981
Death on the Nile Thorn EMI Video Capitol Records November 15, 1981
Destination Moon The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant November 10, 1981
Divine Madness Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation November 12, 1981
An Evening with Quentin Crisp Family Home Entertainment Caballero Control Corporation November 10, 1981
An Evening with Ray Charles MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation November 24, 1981
Flight to Mars The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant November 10, 1981
The Four Seasons MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation November 24, 1981
The Godfather: The Complete Epic Zoetrope Studios Paramount Home Video November 10, 1981
The Hideous Sun Demon The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant November 10, 1981
How to Watch Pro Football MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation November 24, 1981
I Am a Dancer Thorn EMI Video Capitol Records November 15, 1981
The Incredible Hulk MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation November 24, 1981
Invaders from Mars The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant November 10, 1981
Kronos The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant November 10, 1981
Liberace in Las Vegas Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation November 12, 1981
The Pinwheel Songbook Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation November 12, 1981
Plan 9 from Outer Space The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant November 10, 1981
Queen: Greatest Flix EMI Music Video Capitol Records November 15, 1981
Rocketship X-M The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant November 10, 1981
The Royal Wedding Thames Video Capitol Records November 15, 1981
Scars of Dracula Thorn EMI Video Capitol Records November 15, 1981
Sophia Loren: Her Own Story Thorn EMI Video Capitol Records November 15, 1981
S.O.S. Titanic Thorn EMI Video Capitol Records November 15, 1981
Space Patrol Vol. 1 The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant November 10, 1981
Space Patrol Vol. 2 The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant November 10, 1981
Stranger from Venus The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant November 10, 1981
Tales of Tomorrow Vol. 1 The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant November 10, 1981
Tales of Tomorrow Vol. 2 The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant November 10, 1981
Times Square Thorn EMI Video Capitol Records November 15, 1981
Tom Corbett, Space Cadet Vol. 1 The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant November 10, 1981
Tom Corbett, Space Cadet Vol. 2 The Nostalgia Merchant The Nostalgia Merchant November 10, 1981
The Tubes Video EMI Music Video Capitol Records November 15, 1981

December[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
The Adventures of Robin Hood Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 1, 1981
Aerobicise: The Beautiful Workout Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video December 1, 1981
Apocalypse Now Zoetrope Studios Paramount Home Video December 1, 1981
The Billion Dollar Hobo Samuel Goldwyn Home Entertainment CBS Video Enterprises December 8, 1981
Brannigan Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 29, 1981
Clash of the Titans MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises December 8, 1981
Dot and the Kangaroo Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 1, 1981
The Garden of Allah ABC Video Enterprises Magnetic Video Corporation December 29, 1981
Going My Way MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation December 1, 1981
The Great Escape Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 29, 1981
Hawaii Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 29, 1981
Hell in the Pacific ABC Video Enterprises Magnetic Video Corporation December 29, 1981
Holiday Inn MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation December 1, 1981
In Search of Skiing Magnetic Video Sports Magnetic Video Corporation December 1, 1981
Irma la Douce Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 1, 1981
Ivanhoe MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises December 8, 1981
Jackson County Jail Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation December 10, 1981
The Jazz Singer Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video December 1, 1981
Jesus Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation December 10, 1981
John Curry's Ice Dancing Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation December 10, 1981
The Kid from Not So Big Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation December 10, 1981
The Last Wave Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation December 10, 1981
MacArthur MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation December 1, 1981
The Magnificent Seven Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 1, 1981
Man of La Mancha Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 1, 1981
March or Die Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 1, 1981
McQ Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation December 10, 1981
The Miracle Worker Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation December 10, 1981
Now, Voyager Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 1, 1981
One on One Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation December 10, 1981
Piaf CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises December 8, 1981
Return of the Street Fighter CBS Video Enterprises CBS Video Enterprises December 8, 1981
Rollerball Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 29, 1981
Rooster Cogburn and the Lady MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation December 1, 1981
The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 1, 1981
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises December 8, 1981
The Spiral Staircase ABC Video Enterprises Magnetic Video Corporation December 29, 1981
Sudden Terror Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 1, 1981
Take This Job and Shove It Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 1, 1981
A Thousand Clowns Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 1, 1981
Till the Clouds Roll By MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises December 8, 1981
Under the Rainbow Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation December 10, 1981
White Lightning Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 29, 1981
The Wiz MCA Videocassette, Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation December 1, 1981
Woman of the Year MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises December 8, 1981
Women in Love Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation December 1, 1981

TBD[edit]

Title Label Marketer Distributor Released Note(s)
The Art of Photography Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation 1981
The Art of Self-Defense Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation 1981
The Art of Speed Reading Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation 1981
Artur Rubinstein Kultur International Films Kultur International Films Electric Video, Inc. 1981
The Astro Zombies Wizard Video Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited 1981
The Best of Sex and Violence Wizard Video Wizard Video Sound/Video Video 1981
Blonde Ambition Time-Life Video Time-Life Video Time-Life Video 1981
The Changeling Time-Life Video Time-Life Video Time-Life Video 1981
Charade MCA Videocassette Inc. MCA Videocassette Inc. MCA Distributing Corporation 1981
The Child Family Home Entertainment Family Home Entertainment Caballero Control Corporation 1981
  • Released under the "World of Horror" label.
David Sheehan Interviews the Stars: Cannes 1980 Family Home Entertainment Family Home Entertainment Caballero Control Corporation 1981
Deep Throat Arrow Film & Video Arrow Film & Video Arrow Film & Video 1981
Equinox Wizard Video Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited 1981
Exercise Now! Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation 1981
The First Aid Video Book Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation 1981
Graham Kerr: Desserts and Beverages Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation 1981
Graham Kerr: The Fine Art of Baking Bread Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation 1981
Graham Kerr: Soups and Salads Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation 1981
The Home Repair Book Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation 1981
How to Stop Smoking Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation 1981
Journey Into the Beyond Family Home Entertainment Family Home Entertainment Caballero Control Corporation 1981
  • Released under the "World of Horror" label.
John Lennon: Interview with a Legend Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation 1981
The John McEnroe Story Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation 1981
Marilyn Monroe Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation 1981
Max Fleischer's Superman Cartoons Wizard Video Wizard Video Wizard Video 1981
The Motorcycle Experience Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation 1981
My Sister, My Love Wizard Video Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited 1981
The Pinwheel Songbook Warner Home Video Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation 1981
The Private Eyes Time-Life Video Time-Life Video Time-Life Video 1981
The Prowler VCII VCII Video Cassette X-Rated 1981
The Roots of Happiness Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation Karl Video Corporation 1981
Schlock Wizard Video Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited 1981
Season of the Witch Wizard Video Wizard Video Sound/Video Unlimited 1981

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January[edit]

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TBD[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
Alien Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation 1981
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century MCA DiscoVision MCA Distributing Corporation 1981
Grease Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video 1981
Heaven Can Wait MCA DiscoVision MCA Distributing Corporation 1981
The Incredible Shrinking Woman MCA DiscoVision MCA Distributing Corporation 1981
Melvin and Howard MCA DiscoVision MCA Distributing Corporation 1981
Patton Magnetic Video Corporation Magnetic Video Corporation 1981

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Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea RCA SelectaVision VideoDiscs RCA Records 1981
The African Queen RCA SelectaVision VideoDiscs RCA Records 1981
Dr. No RCA SelectaVision VideoDiscs RCA Records 1981
Fame MGM/CBS Home Video CBS Video Enterprises 1981
From Russia with Love RCA SelectaVision VideoDiscs RCA Records 1981
The War of the Worlds RCA SelectaVision VideoDiscs RCA Records 1981

Operating VHS and Beta duplicators[edit]

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