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** The sticker evolved over the years. Its first major change came in late 1988: a bigger barcode with an 18-digit code. Colored sides were introduced in July 1989; red was the first. Light blue came next, in early October 1991. Then came purple in mid-April 1992, green in mid-May 1992, and yellow in mid-June 1992. Dark blue was the last to show up, some time in 1996.

** The next step in evolution, in mid-August 1991, used the same size bar code, but four sequences of numbers: a six-digit code, a single digit, another six-digit code, and a five-digit code. Only tapes before late August 1995 used the white screen test pattern.

** On some tapes from the 1980s to mid 1990s, there's a barcode without any numbers with a sticker on top of the barcode. VHS tapes with this barcode mainly have the "pull my finger" sound only at the end. Some tapes with this barcode have the white screen test pattern and full-screen static before it, such as EP mode tapes with this barcode.

** On some tapes from the 1980s to mid 1990s, there's a barcode without any numbers with a sticker on top of the barcode. VHS tapes with this barcode mainly have the "pull my finger" sound only at the end. Some tapes with this barcode have the white screen test pattern and full-screen static before it, such as EP/SLP mode tapes with this barcode.

** The next incarnation was in late June 1993, and a smaller bar code was used, with the following number sequence: a six-digit code, a single digit, a three-digit code, two four-digit codes, and a two-digit code. Not a single tape that utilized this sticker includes the white screen test pattern mentioned above or the "pull my finger" sound.

** The last incarnation of the sticker started in late July 1995, with a slightly smaller bar code and a more random sequence of numbers. Usually, only EP mode tapes and some carryovers from pre-1995 printings use the white screen test pattern mentioned above if you see this sticker. On EP mode tapes from before mid-1997, a different version of the sticker was used (see below) and the "pull my finger" sound was heard at the end after the full-screen static, and before the tape reaches the very end.

** The last incarnation of the sticker started in late July 1995, with a slightly smaller bar code and a more random sequence of numbers. Usually, only EP/SLP mode tapes and some carryovers from pre-1995 printings use the white screen test pattern mentioned above if you see this sticker. On EP/SLP mode tapes from before mid-1997, a different version of the sticker was used (see below) and the "pull my finger" sound was heard at the end after the full-screen static, and before the tape reaches the very end.

* Sometimes the moaning sound only lasts 3-5 seconds and/or has a slightly different pitch.

* On some tapes from the late 80s to 90s, there are some dark red, green or white printings on the bottom middle side of the tape. Tapes that have these printings have the above mentioned white screen test pattern at the end.

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* Most 1986-1992 tapes duplicated at Rank have an ink assembly date on the bottom left side. Depending on the facility the tape was assembled in, the color of the printing may vary.

* Some 1986-1995 tapes have the white screen test pattern with the 1000 hz tone at the end; this is usually only the case with tapes that have printings on the bottom side, whether it's an assembly date or not.

* Some 1996-2001 tapes also have the white screen test pattern mentioned above, but in this case, it's usually only on EP mode tapes and (sometimes) carryovers from pre-1995 pressings.

* Some 1996-2001 tapes also have the white screen test pattern mentioned above, but in this case, it's usually only on EP/SLP mode tapes and (sometimes) carryovers from pre-1995 pressings.

* Most 1981-2006 tapes have a year-week code.

** The first number is the last number of the year the tape was printed. The last two numbers indicate the week (usually 01 through 52).