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This list covers all the Walt Disney Classics (
==Part of the Classics series (1984-1994)==
===Wave
The original logo from the series was nicknamed the Cheesy Diamond.
====December 1984====
'''NOTICE: The explanation of the line's origins can be found [[Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment#Walt Disney Classics (1984-1994)|here]].'''
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* Very early Canadian copies prior to November 1984 started with a preview for ''The Sword in the Stone''; which was meant to be the next title released in the Classics line, whereas most copies had no previews at all.
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! Catalog number !! Issue number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
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| 228VS/BS || 1 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood_(1973_film) Robin Hood]'' || USA || 1973 || 83 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color ||
* This issue ends with the "Walt Disney and You" promo.
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==== July 1985 ====
Due to ''Pinocchio'' making less money than expected during its 1984 theatrical reissue, Disney took a chance and released the film to video the following year instead of ''The Sword in the Stone'' like they had initially planned to. The video release quickly became one of the best-selling videos of the year, opening up further possibilities for the Walt Disney Classics line.
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| 239 V/B || 1 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio_(1940_film) Pinocchio]'' || USA || 1940 || 87 min || 1984 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || July 16, 1985 ||
*
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==== November 1985 ====
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! Catalog number !! Issue number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
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| 24 V/B || 3 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumbo Dumbo]'' || USA || 1941 || 63 min || 1972 or 1976 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || November 5, 1985 ||
* This release uses the 1984 (1983 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo.
* Copies prior to
* Some earlier copies had the Walt Disney & You promo at the end.
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| 239 V/B || 1 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio_(1940_film) Pinocchio]'' || USA || 1940 || 87 min || 1984 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || November 5, 1985 || TBD
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! Catalog number !! Issue number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
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| 229 V/B || 1 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_in_the_Stone_(1963_film) The Sword in the Stone]'' || USA || 1963 || 79 min || Original or 1983 theatrical version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || March 25, 1986 ||
* Copies prior to
** Copies printed between
* Copies prior to
* Opens with a trailer for ''The Journey of Natty Gann''.
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==== May 1986 ====
Alongside the Classics release of ''Alice in Wonderland'', Disney launched the Wonderland Sale, releasing
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| 36 V/B || 2 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Wonderland_(1951_film) Alice in Wonderland]'' || USA || 1951 || 75 min || 1974 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || May 28, 1986 ||
* Copies prior to
* This is the only Classics title to
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''Sleeping Beauty'' made its video debut this month, introducing a new timeline for the Walt Disney Classics series. High-priority releases would release in the fall of every year, with several updated re-releases scheduled throughout the year as well.
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| 24 V/B || 3 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumbo Dumbo]'' || USA || 1941 || 63 min || 1972 or 1976 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || October 14, 1986 ||
* This issue uses the 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo, which freezes for 10 seconds, in place of the 1984 (1983 internationally) Neon Mickey.
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* Still uses the second version of the May 1986 print master.
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| 228 V/B || 2 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood_(1973_film) Robin Hood]'' || USA || 1973 || 83 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 14, 1986 ||
* This issue
* This issue is bracket no. 228-2.
*
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| 229 V/B || 1 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_in_the_Stone_(1963_film) The Sword in the Stone]'' || USA || 1963 || 79 min || Original or 1983 theatrical version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 14, 1986 ||
* Same print master as the third version of the original March 1986 video release, except this issue reverts back to the regular variant of the 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo.
* Still uses the same bracket number as the original March 1986 video release.
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| 239 V/B || 1 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio_(1940_film) Pinocchio]'' || USA || 1940 || 87 min || 1984 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || October 14, 1986 ||
* This issue uses the dark red warning screens and the video dealer announcement bumper.
* This issue is bracket no. 239-2.
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* Went into moratorium on April 30, 1987.
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| 476 V/B || 1 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_Beauty_(1959_film) Sleeping Beauty]'' || USA || 1959 || 75 min || Original theatrical version || G || Technirama || 1 || N/A || Color || October 14, 1986 ||
* Uses the dark red warning screens and the video dealer announcement bumper.
* Technically the first title in the series to use the UPC code on the back cover.
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==== October 1987 ====
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* This issue uses the regular 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo variation.
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* This issue uses a standard clamshell.
* This issue uses the
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| 229 || 2 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_in_the_Stone_(1963_film) The Sword in the Stone]'' || USA || 1963 || 79 min || Original or 1983 theatrical version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 6, 1987 ||
* This issue lacks previews and uses the
** Copies prior to July 1987 opened with the slide-showed variant of the 1984 red-orange warning screens, whereas copies printed after opened with the regular variant.
* Some copies still come in the October 1986 case cover.
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* Uses the red-orange warning screens and the short 1984 logo.
** Copies prior to July 1987 opened with the slide-showed variant of the screens, whereas copies printed after opened with the regular variant.
* Went into moratorium on March 31, 1988.
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| 582 || 1 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_and_the_Tramp Lady and the Tramp]'' || USA || 1955 || 75 min || Standard version || G || CinemaScope || 1 || N/A || Color || October 6, 1987 ||
* The earliest copy of this release was printed on April 30, 1987.
* Went into moratorium on March 31, 1988.
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Starting with ''Cinderella'', Disney updated the on-screen Walt Disney Classics logo. The new logo opened with the same animation of Sorcerer Mickey that the standard WDHV logo of the time used, but this time, the background turns from black to gradient black and light blue, and the spark forms yellow text reading “Walt Disney” on the top and “CLASSICS” on the bottom in front of a CGI-animated shiny black diamond. This gradient background variant was originally made to appear exclusively on the 1988 retail video release of ''Cinderella''; however, it later appeared on the 1991 retail video release of ''Fantasia: The Making of a Masterpiece'', the 1992 Descriptive Video Service-encoded video release of ''Dumbo'', the 1992 demo VHS releases of ''The Rescuers'' and ''Beauty and the Beast'', the 1992 retail video re-issues of ''Robin Hood'' (on some USA and Canadian copies) and ''The Rescuers Down Under'' (on Canadian copies only), and some French Canadian video releases ranging from 1992 to 1993.
Starting with ''Bambi'', the CGI Diamond logo was updated to include a plain dark blue background in place of the gradient background. In addition, the diamond lacks some of the shine it had in the prototype logo.
Starting with the second version of ''101 Dalmatians'', the lilac bumpers are introduced; typically, those bumpers used the Laser LET font and the stock music piece "Great Ovation" from the Bruton Music library; though on ''Beauty and the Beast'', two of the bumpers instead used "Fanfare to the Modern Man 3" from the aforementioned music library.
In addition, a third variation of the 1988/1989 Shiny Diamond logo was created, with the color slightly tinted to blue. Starting with the retail VHS release of ''The Rescuers'', an unofficial fourth variation of the logo was created. Possibly due to deterioration of the master recording and/or the amplification of the bass on the recording, the unofficial fourth variation has bass heavy-distorted audio. Unsurprisingly, the bass heavy-distorted audio can be heard on the previous variations of the 1988/1989 logo when the tape/disc is played on a bigger sound system while set to the highest bass.
Titles released in the series in the limited availability wave from September 1991 to October 1992, with the exception of ''Fantasia'' which was released on November 1, 1991 and sold for only 50 days, went into moratorium on April 30, 1993, while titles released in the series from March to October 1993 went into moratorium a year later in 1994.
==== October 1988 ====
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| 024 || 5 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumbo Dumbo]'' || USA || 1941 || 63 min || 1972 or 1976 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || October 4, 1988 || TBD
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| 036 || 4 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Wonderland_(1951_film) Alice in Wonderland]'' || USA || 1951 || 75 min || 1974 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || October 4, 1988 ||
* Issue number misprinted as 5.
* Opens with the slide-showed variant of the red-orange warning screens, and the cut-short 1984 logo variation. Afterwards, it has a strange freeze-frame of the 1970 MPAA G-rating "White Stripe" bumper and retains the 1953 Buena Vista logo, taken directly from the original 1981/1982 video release. Copies duplicated at Technicolor Videocassette in Livonia and the East Coast still used the October 1987 print master, however.
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| 229 || 3 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_in_the_Stone_(1963_film) The Sword in the Stone]'' || USA || 1963 || 79 min || Original or 1983 theatrical version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 4, 1988 || TBD
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| 410 || 1 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(1950_film) Cinderella]'' || USA || 1950 || 76 min || 1987 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || October 4, 1988 ||
* Opens with a theatrical trailer for ''Oliver & Company''.
* Went into moratorium on April 30, 1989.
* Demo copies have the 1984 logo, while retail copies have the prototype 1988 logo variation.
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* This issue still uses the October 1988 bracket number and the October 1987 print master.
* New case cover artwork.
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| 229 || TBD || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_in_the_Stone_(1963_film) The Sword in the Stone]'' || USA || 1963 || 79 min || Original or 1983 theatrical version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || September 28, 1989 ||
* This issue still uses the second version of the October
* New case cover artwork.
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| 942 || 1 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bambi Bambi]'' || USA || 1942 || 69 min || TBD || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || September 28, 1989 ||
* Opens with a theatrical trailer for ''The Little Mermaid''.
* Went into moratorium on March 30, 1990.
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| 229 || TBD || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_in_the_Stone_(1963_film) The Sword in the Stone]'' || USA || 1963 || 79 min || Original or 1983 theatrical version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color ||
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==== May 1990 ====
For the first time, Disney releases a film from their animated canon to video less than a year after its theatrical release with the 1990 VHS
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| 913 || 1 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Mermaid_(1989_film) The Little Mermaid]'' || USA || 1989 || 83 min || Original theatrical version || G || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Color || May 18, 1990 ||
* This was the only time the film's original closing credits were intact.
* The earliest copy of this release was printed on January 30, 1990.
* Most copies used a vertical ink-label, though some use a vertical sticker-label.
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==== September 1990 ====
Starting with the video release of ''Peter Pan'', Disney would further integrate their Classics line with their theatrical releases, placing behind-the-scenes trailers for their upcoming films during their opening previews. This month of 1990 was also when ''The Little Mermaid'' was released on LaserDisc.
These releases went into moratorium on April 30, 1991.
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| 913 || 1 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Mermaid_(1989_film) The Little Mermaid]'' || USA || 1989 || 83 min || Original theatrical version || G || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Color || September 21, 1990 ||
* Reuses the May 1990 print master.
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| 960 || 1 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan_(1953_film) Peter Pan]'' || USA || 1953 || 76 min || 1989 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || September 21, 1990 ||
* Opens with a behind-the-scenes trailer for ''The Rescuers Down Under'', and a video trailer for ''The Little Mermaid''.
* Canadian copies of the VHS counterpart use the oversized Betamax-style horizontal sticker-label.
* The earliest copy of this release was printed on March 15, 1990.
* Some copies would have a vertical ink-label; other copies would have a horizontal ink-label with a larger title heading. A majority of the copies would have a horizontal ink-label with a shrunken title heading.
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==== May 1991 ====
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* This issue has the 1989
* This issue was in honor of the film's 50th anniversary.
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* This issue has the 1989
* Exclusively duplicated at Technicolor Videocassette in Livonia.
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| 1122 || 1 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jungle_Book_(1967_film) The Jungle Book]'' || USA || 1967 || 78 min || 1990 theatrical version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || May 3, 1991 ||
* Opens with a behind-the-scenes trailer for ''Beauty and the Beast'', and a video trailer for ''The Rescuers Down Under''.
** At the end of the behind-the-scenes trailer, Angela Lansbury, who voiced Mrs. Potts in the film itself, says "He's our guest!", even though she says "She's our guest!" in the film itself. This is because when the film was still in production, the song, "Be Our Guest" was originally meant to be sung to Belle's father, Maurice; however, one day after a viewing of the scene, one of the contributors, Bruce Woodside, suggested that the song should be sung to Belle instead. Later, on January 29, 1991, the scene was re-animated, with the song re-recorded and the lyrics altered.
*** Unsurprisingly, the earliest copy of this release was printed in late January 1991.
* Released only nine months after its last theatrical re-release on July 13, 1990.
* Although this release uses the 1990 theatrical re-issue print transfer of the film, the 1990 WDP logo is completely omitted.
* Some copies have a vertical sticker-label.
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==== July 1991 ====
Alongside the re-issue of ''Robin Hood'', three permanent availability titles were re-promoted.
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| 024 || TBD || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumbo Dumbo]'' || USA || 1941 || 63 min || 1959 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || July 12, 1991 ||
* Also released on LaserDisc.
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| 036 || 5 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Wonderland_(1951_film) Alice in Wonderland]'' || USA || 1951 || 75 min || 1974 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || July 12, 1991 ||
* Also released on LaserDisc.
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| 229 || TBD || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_in_the_Stone_(1963_film) The Sword in the Stone]'' || USA || 1963 || 79 min || Original theatrical version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || July 12, 1991 ||
* Also released on LaserDisc.
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| 1189 || 1 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood_(1973_film) Robin Hood]'' || USA || 1973 || 83 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || July 12, 1991 ||
* Opens with video previews for ''The Jungle Book'' and ''The Rescuers Down Under''.
* Has the
* This issue was possibly to ride on the coattails of Warner Bros.' ''Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves''.
* Some copies may have a vertical sticker-label.
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==== September 1991 ====
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| 1142 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rescuers_Down_Under The Rescuers Down Under]'' || USA || 1990 || 77 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || September 20, 1991 ||
* Opens with a video trailer for ''The Jungle Book''.
* The earliest
* Very early copies printed at Technicolor Videocassette in California prior to
* Copies printed at Technicolor Videocassette in Livonia before May 1991 and after
* Select copies printed
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Disney releases another one of their "untouchable" animated films to home video with the 1991 video release of ''Fantasia''. The VHS counterpart was one of the highest-selling VHS releases of all time and was sold both as an individual tape, and as a Deluxe Collector's Edition boxset with a bonus title detailing the making of the film, called ''Fantasia: The Making of a Masterpiece'' and other bonus features. This title went into moratorium on December 21, 1991, after only 50 days.
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| 1132 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasia_(1940_film) Fantasia]'' || USA || 1940 || 120 min || 1990 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || November 1, 1991 ||
* The VHS counterpart of this release omits the in-credit Buena Vista text in the closing credits, while the LaserDisc counterpart retains it.
* The warning screens used on this release is an 8-second fade-in/out variant; each one of the screens is only about 3-4 seconds.
* The Walt Disney Home Video logo is on the bottom of the front tape label if it is a horizontal ink-label.
* Copies of this release that came in Deluxe Collector's Edition boxsets do not come in any case and have a gold yellow horizontal sticker-label, while standalone copies come in black clamshells and have either a horizontal ink-label, or a gold yellow vertical sticker-label.
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| N/A || ''Fantasia: The Making of a Masterpiece'' || USA || 1991 || 41 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || November 1, 1991 ||
* Comes in a Deluxe Collector's Edition boxset.
* Opens with the 1988 prototype CGI Diamond logo variation.
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==== 1992 ====
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* Exclusively duplicated at Technicolor Videocassette in Livonia.
* This issue uses the green warning screens and lacks previews at the beginning and end.
* Contains the 1989 logo.
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'''NOTICE: Issue numbers are not listed.'''
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| 24 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumbo Dumbo]'' || USA || 1941 || 63 min || 1959 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color ||
*
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| 36 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Wonderland_(1951_film) Alice in Wonderland]'' || USA || 1951 || 75 min || 1974 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color ||
* Copies printed at Technicolor Videocassette in Livonia reuse the master for the July 1991 LaserDisc release which preserves the 1984 red-orange warning screens and the 1989 CGI Diamond logo.
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| 229 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_in_the_Stone_(1963_film) The Sword in the Stone]'' || USA || 1963 || 79 min || Original theatrical version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color ||
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==== April 1992 ====
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* Lacks trailers.
* This issue still has the cut-short 1989 logo variation.
* The red-orange warning screens were replaced with the green warning screens on this issue.
* Exclusively duplicated at Technicolor Videocassette in California.
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| 1263 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Hundred_and_One_Dalmatians 101 Dalmatians]'' || USA || 1961 || 79 min || 1991 theatrical version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || April 10, 1992 ||
* Copies prior to late January 1992 lack previews at the beginning and end, and open with the 1989 logo, while copies printed after open with a behind-the-scenes trailer for ''Aladdin'' and the 1992 clean logo, and close with video trailers for ''The Great Mouse Detective'' and ''Beauty and the Beast''.
* The Buena Vista logo is intact at the end of the film, and transitions into the closing trailers and bumpers on post-late January 1992 printings.
** Copies prior to early February 1992 use this logo twice, while copies printed after fix the error.
* The earliest copy of this release was printed in late December 1991.
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* Exclusively duplicated, marketed and distributed in Canada.
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* Contains the 1988 prototype logo.
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| 1189 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood_(1973_film) Robin Hood]'' || USA || 1973 || 83 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || June 19, 1992 ||
* Lacks trailers.
* US copies exclusively duplicated at Technicolor Videocassette in Livonia.
* Some copies of this issue were duplicated, marketed and distributed in Canada.
* This issue contains the 1988 prototype logo.
* The red-orange warning screens were replaced with the green warning screens on this issue.
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==== July 1992 ====
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* Opens with a theatrical trailer for ''Aladdin'', and closes with video trailers for ''The Rescuers'' and ''Beauty and the Beast''.
* The earliest copy of this release was printed in late March 1992.
* Copies printed after a day before the release date have the prototype slipcover-style Proof of Purchase tab label variation.
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| 1399 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rescuers The Rescuers]'' || USA || 1977 || 76 min || Original theatrical version || G || Matted 1.
* Opens with video trailers for ''Beauty and the Beast'' and ''The Great Mouse Detective''.
* The "Feature Presentation" bumper on this release of the title is on a navy blue background, making this title the only release to use this variation of the bumper.
* This release was transferred off of the original 1977 theatrical release negative.
** The nudity frame is nowhere to be seen on this transfer.
* The earliest
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==== October 1992 ====
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! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
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| 1325 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauty_and_the_Beast_(1991_film) Beauty and the Beast]'' || USA || 1991 || 84 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 30, 1992 ||
* Copies printed after early July 1992 open with theatrical previews for ''Aladdin'' and a scrapped ''Sleeping Beauty'' reissue, and a video preview for ''Pinocchio''; and close with a video preview for ''101 Dalmatians''.
* Copies prior to mid-June 1992 open with theatrical previews for ''Aladdin'' and a scrapped ''Sleeping Beauty'' reissue and close with the ''Pinocchio'' preview, before the ''101 Dalmatians'' preview, while copies printed between mid-June-early July 1992 entirely lack the ''Pinocchio'' preview.
* The earliest copy of this release was printed in mid-May 1992.
* The first title in the Classics series to have a Proof of Purchase tab label printed above the back cover on the clamshell case.
** Copies prior to October 25, 1992 have the prototype slipcover-style variation, while copies printed after have a regular variation.
* Copies that came in Deluxe Collector's Edition boxsets were packaged in black clamshell cases, while individual copies were packaged in white clamshell cases.
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==== January 1993 ====
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! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 1399 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rescuers The Rescuers]'' || USA || 1977 || 76 min || Original theatrical version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || January 8, 1993 || TBD
|}
==== February 1993 ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
|
* Exclusively duplicated at Technicolor Videocassette in the West Coast area.
|}
==== March 1993 ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Catalog number !! Issue number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
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|
|-
|
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|
|-
| 1142 || TBD || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rescuers_Down_Under The Rescuers Down Under]'' || USA || 1990 || 77 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || March 26, 1993 || TBD
|-
|
|-
| 1360 || TBD || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Mouse_Detective The Great Mouse Detective]'' || USA || 1986 || 74 min || 1992 theatrical version || G || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || March 26, 1993 || TBD
|}
====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
|
|}
==== March 1994 ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 2041 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fox_and_the_Hound The Fox and the Hound]'' || USA || 1981 || 83 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || March 4, 1994 ||
* Copies printed prior to January 30, 1994 did not contain a trailer for ''The Return of Jafar''.
|}
== Popular demand re-issues (1987-1988, 1991-1995) ==
These re-issues accommodated the lack of stock in select video stores and were usually sold during the summer and/or the holidays.
=== October 1987 ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 228 V/B || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood_(1973_film) Robin Hood]'' || USA || 1973 || 83 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 6, 1987 ||
* This issue reuses the second version of the original December 1984 print master.
* Remained in stock until late December 1987.
|}
=== October 1988 ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
|
* Remained in stock until late December 1988.
|}
These re-issues remained in stock until late 1991.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
|
* Reuses the May 1990 print master.
|-
| 960 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan_(1953_film) Peter Pan]'' || USA || 1953 || 76 min || 1989 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || July 12, 1991 ||
* Reuses the September 1990 print master.
|}
=== January 1992 ===
These re-issues remained in stock until January 13, 1992.
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 1132 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasia_(1940_film) Fantasia]'' || USA || 1940 || 120 min || 1990 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || January 3, 1992 || TBD
|-
| N/A || ''Fantasia: The Making of a Masterpiece'' || USA || 1991 || 41 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || January 3, 1992 || TBD
|}
===
These re-issues were in Disney's "A Beauty of a Gift" Christmas promotion and remained in stock until late December 1992.
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
|
* Reuses the October 1986 print master.
|-
|
* Reuses the October 1988 print master.
|-
|
* Reuses the May 1990 print master.
|-
| 942 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bambi Bambi]'' || USA || 1942 || 69 min || TBD || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || October 30, 1992 ||
* Reuses the September 1989 print master.
|-
| 1122 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jungle_Book_(1967_film) The Jungle Book]'' || USA || 1967 || 78 min || 1990 theatrical version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 30, 1992 || TBD
|}
=== October 1993 ===
These re-issues were testified by Buena Vista Home Video president Ann Daly and remained in stock until April 30, 1995.
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 1142 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rescuers_Down_Under The Rescuers Down Under]'' || USA || 1990 || 77 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 1, 1993 ||
* Still uses either the March 1993 case cover or the original September 1991 case cover and either the second version of the original September 1991 print master, or the January 1992 print master; Canadian copies still used the circa 1992 print master.
|-
| 1263 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Hundred_and_One_Dalmatians 101 Dalmatians]'' || USA || 1961 || 79 min || 1991 theatrical version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 1, 1993 ||
* This issue still uses the third version of the original April 1992 print master.
|-
| 1325 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauty_and_the_Beast_(1991_film) Beauty and the Beast]'' || USA || 1991 || 84 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 1, 1993 ||
* This issue still uses the second version of the original October 1992 case cover, in addition to the third version of the original October 1992 print master.
|-
| 1360 || '' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Mouse_Detective The Great Mouse Detective]'' || USA || 1986 || 74 min || 1992 theatrical version || G || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 1, 1993 ||
* This issue still uses the March 1993 case cover, the original July 1992 print master and the second version of the original July 1992 tape label. Some copies reused the first version of the tape label, however.
|-
| 1399 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rescuers The Rescuers]'' || USA || 1977 || 76 min || Original theatrical version || G || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 1, 1993 ||
* Still uses the February 1993 case cover and the original September 1992 print master.
|}
===
These re-issues remained in stock until April 30, 1995.
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 239 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio_(1940_film) Pinocchio]'' || USA || 1940 || 87 min || 1962 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || October 28, 1994 ||
* Still uses the third version of the March 1993 print master.
|-
| 1132 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasia_(1940_film) Fantasia]'' || USA || 1940 || 120 min || 1990 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || October 28, 1994 || TBD
|-
| 1662 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin_(1992_Disney_film) Aladdin]'' || USA || 1992 || 90 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 28, 1994 || TBD
|}
=== July 1995 ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
|
* Still uses the second version of the original March 1994 print master.
* Remained in stock until April 30, 1996.
|}
== Not part of any special video collection, but packaged in video boxsets and advertised in video inserts with the Classics logo (1988-1989) ==
=== October 1988 ===
Because only four titles in the Classics line were available at this time, these titles were advertised in a promotion sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. In addition, some copies of these releases were packaged in a video boxset that was part of the promotion.
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 023 || ''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Poppins Mary Poppins]'' || USA || 1964 || 139 min || Standard version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || October 4, 1988 || TBD
|-
| 091 || ''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Caballeros The Three Caballeros]'' || USA || 1945 || 71 min || 1960s theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || October 4, 1988 ||
* Canadian copies use the dark red warning screens, while USA copies use the red-orange FBI warning screens.
|}
=== September 1989 ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 016 || ''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedknobs_and_Broomsticks Bedknobs and Broomsticks]'' || USA || 1971 || 117 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || September 28, 1989 ||
* This issue marked the first time that the film was permanently available on video, only two years after the previous release from May 1986 went into moratorium.
|-
| 023 || ''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Poppins Mary Poppins]'' || USA || 1964 || 139 min || Standard version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || September 28, 1989 ||
* Rounded-corner clamshell cover variation.
|-
| 091 || ''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Caballeros The Three Caballeros]'' || USA || 1945 || 71 min || 1960s theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || September 28, 1989 ||
* Rounded-corner clamshell cover variation.
** The "Walt Disney's" header on the front cover on this issue is shifted from the left to the middle.
|}
== Not part of any special video collection, but advertised in video inserts and retail labels as the "Disney Classics" (1991-1993) ==
At this time, the permanent availability titles were re-promoted as part of a line called "Year-Round Classics."
=== May 1991 ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
|
* On copies printed at Technicolor Videocassette in Livonia, the Buena Vista logo is completely omitted. On copies printed in California, the logo is intact and looks tall and skinny.
* Canadian copies reused the November 1985 print master.
|-
|
* On copies printed at Technicolor Videocassette in Livonia and the East Coast, the first second of the 1986 Sorcerer Mickey WDHV logo is cut off. In addition, half of the first second of the opening theme to the film is also cut off. This was likely due to an editing goof-up. On copies printed in California, the original Buena Vista logo is intact.
|-
|
* On copies printed at Technicolor Videocassette in California, the original Buena Vista logo is intact and looks tall and skinny.
|}
===
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
|
|-
|
|-
|
|-
|
|}
=== November 1991 ===
These releases were exclusively duplicated at Technicolor Videocassette in Livonia.
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 010 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete's_Dragon Pete's Dragon]'' || USA || 1977 || 128 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || November 1, 1991 ||
* On this issue, the Buena Vista logo is in its correct aspect ratio.
|-
| 023 || ''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Poppins Mary Poppins]'' || USA || 1964 || 139 min || Standard version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || November 1, 1991 ||
* On this issue, the Buena Vista logo is in its correct aspect ratio.
|}
=== February 1992 ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 010 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete's_Dragon Pete's Dragon]'' || USA || 1977 || 128 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || February 21, 1992 || TBD
|-
| 016 || ''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedknobs_and_Broomsticks Bedknobs and Broomsticks]'' || USA || 1971 || 117 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || February 21, 1992 || TBD
|-
| 023 || ''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Poppins Mary Poppins]'' || USA || 1964 || 139 min || Standard version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || February 21, 1992 || TBD
|-
| 091 || ''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Caballeros The Three Caballeros]'' || USA || 1945 || 71 min || 1960s theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || February 21, 1992 || TBD
|}
=== September 1992 ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 23 || ''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Poppins Mary Poppins]'' || USA || 1964 || 139 min || Standard version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || September 18, 1992 || TBD
|-
| 296 || ''[https://en/wikipedia.org/wiki/So_Dear_to_My_Heart So Dear to My Heart]'' || USA || 1948 || 82 min || 1964 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || September 18, 1992 ||
Line 567 ⟶ 653:
* The voiceover during the "Feature Presentation" bumper is taken directly from the 1989 gold text bumper.
* The 1960 Buena Vista logo is freeze-framed on this issue.
* The earliest copy of this release was printed on April 30, 1992.
|}
===
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 23 || ''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Poppins Mary Poppins]'' || USA || 1964 || 139 min || Standard version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color ||
*
|}
=== October 1993 ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 23 || ''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Poppins Mary Poppins]'' || USA || 1964 || 139 min || Standard version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || October
* This issue uses the green warning screens and the 1991 gold-text WDHV logo in black background. Many copies reused either the October 1987, May 1991 or November 1991 print master, though.
|}
== Part of the Masterpiece Collection series, but released with the Classics logo (1996) ==
=== February 1996 ===
Strangely enough, the earliest copies of the 1996 VHS release of “Pocahontas”,
{| class="wikitable"
Line 604 ⟶ 682:
|-
| 5741 || ''Pocahontas'' || USA || 1995 || 81 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || February 28, 1996 ||
* The earliest
|}
|
Latest revision as of 17:13, 28 May 2024
This list covers all the Walt Disney Classics (also known as Black Diamond, The Classics or The Classics from Walt Disney Home Video) titles released from 1984 to 1994, as well as similar releases.
Part of the Classics series (1984-1994)[edit]
Wave One (1984-1988)[edit]
The original logo from the series was nicknamed the Cheesy Diamond.
December 1984[edit]
NOTICE: The explanation of the line's origins can be found here.
Catalog number | Issue number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
228 VS/BS | 1 | Robin Hood | USA | 1973 | 83 min | Original theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | December 3, 1984 |
|
1985[edit]
Catalog number | Issue number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
228VS/BS | 1 | Robin Hood | USA | 1973 | 83 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | 1985 |
|
July 1985[edit]
Due to Pinocchio making less money than expected during its 1984 theatrical reissue, Disney took a chance and released the film to video the following year instead of The Sword in the Stone like they had initially planned to. The video release quickly became one of the best-selling videos of the year, opening up further possibilities for the Walt Disney Classics line.
Catalog number | Issue number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
239 V/B | 1 | Pinocchio | USA | 1940 | 87 min | 1984 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | July 16, 1985 |
|
November 1985[edit]
Catalog number | Issue number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24 V/B | 3 | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1972 or 1976 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | November 5, 1985 |
|
239 V/B | 1 | Pinocchio | USA | 1940 | 87 min | 1984 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | November 5, 1985 | TBD |
March 1986[edit]
After a year-long delay, The Sword in the Stone was finally released to video. This was the first release in the Classics line to contain trailers for other video title releases; video releases under the Walt Disney Home Video label from March and April 1986 advertised this release. This practice would be repeated for the video release of Sleeping Beauty later in 1986.
Catalog number | Issue number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
229 V/B | 1 | The Sword in the Stone | USA | 1963 | 79 min | Original or 1983 theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | March 25, 1986 |
|
May 1986[edit]
Alongside the Classics release of Alice in Wonderland, Disney launched the Wonderland Sale, releasing several of their catalog titles in cardboard slipcovers.
Catalog number | Issue number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36 V/B | 2 | Alice in Wonderland | USA | 1951 | 75 min | 1974 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | May 28, 1986 |
|
October 1986[edit]
Sleeping Beauty made its video debut this month, introducing a new timeline for the Walt Disney Classics series. High-priority releases would release in the fall of every year, with several updated re-releases scheduled throughout the year as well.
Previous releases in the series were re-issued at this time.
Catalog number | Issue number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24 V/B | 3 | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1972 or 1976 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 14, 1986 |
|
36 V/B | 2 | Alice in Wonderland | USA | 1951 | 75 min | 1974 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 14, 1986 |
|
228 V/B | 2 | Robin Hood | USA | 1973 | 83 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 14, 1986 |
|
229 V/B | 1 | The Sword in the Stone | USA | 1963 | 79 min | Original or 1983 theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 14, 1986 |
|
239 V/B | 1 | Pinocchio | USA | 1940 | 87 min | 1984 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 14, 1986 |
|
476 V/B | 1 | Sleeping Beauty | USA | 1959 | 75 min | Original theatrical version | G | Technirama | 1 | N/A | Color | October 14, 1986 |
|
October 1987[edit]
Catalog number | Issue number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
024 | 4 | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1972 or 1976 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 6, 1987 |
|
036 | 3 | Alice in Wonderland | USA | 1951 | 75 min | 1974 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 6, 1987 |
|
229 | 2 | The Sword in the Stone | USA | 1963 | 79 min | Original or 1983 theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 6, 1987 |
|
476 | 2 | Sleeping Beauty | USA | 1959 | 75 min | Original theatrical version | G | Technirama | 1 | N/A | Color | October 6, 1987 |
|
582 | 1 | Lady and the Tramp | USA | 1955 | 75 min | Standard version | G | CinemaScope | 1 | N/A | Color | October 6, 1987 |
|
Wave Two (1988-1994)[edit]
Starting with Cinderella, Disney updated the on-screen Walt Disney Classics logo. The new logo opened with the same animation of Sorcerer Mickey that the standard WDHV logo of the time used, but this time, the background turns from black to gradient black and light blue, and the spark forms yellow text reading “Walt Disney” on the top and “CLASSICS” on the bottom in front of a CGI-animated shiny black diamond. This gradient background variant was originally made to appear exclusively on the 1988 retail video release of Cinderella; however, it later appeared on the 1991 retail video release of Fantasia: The Making of a Masterpiece, the 1992 Descriptive Video Service-encoded video release of Dumbo, the 1992 demo VHS releases of The Rescuers and Beauty and the Beast, the 1992 retail video re-issues of Robin Hood (on some USA and Canadian copies) and The Rescuers Down Under (on Canadian copies only), and some French Canadian video releases ranging from 1992 to 1993.
Starting with Bambi, the CGI Diamond logo was updated to include a plain dark blue background in place of the gradient background. In addition, the diamond lacks some of the shine it had in the prototype logo.
Starting with the second version of 101 Dalmatians, the lilac bumpers are introduced; typically, those bumpers used the Laser LET font and the stock music piece "Great Ovation" from the Bruton Music library; though on Beauty and the Beast, two of the bumpers instead used "Fanfare to the Modern Man 3" from the aforementioned music library. In addition, a third variation of the 1988/1989 Shiny Diamond logo was created, with the color slightly tinted to blue. Starting with the retail VHS release of The Rescuers, an unofficial fourth variation of the logo was created. Possibly due to deterioration of the master recording and/or the amplification of the bass on the recording, the unofficial fourth variation has bass heavy-distorted audio. Unsurprisingly, the bass heavy-distorted audio can be heard on the previous variations of the 1988/1989 logo when the tape/disc is played on a bigger sound system while set to the highest bass.
Titles released in the series in the limited availability wave from September 1991 to October 1992, with the exception of Fantasia which was released on November 1, 1991 and sold for only 50 days, went into moratorium on April 30, 1993, while titles released in the series from March to October 1993 went into moratorium a year later in 1994.
October 1988[edit]
Catalog number | Issue number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
024 | 5 | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1972 or 1976 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 4, 1988 | TBD |
036 | 4 | Alice in Wonderland | USA | 1951 | 75 min | 1974 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 4, 1988 |
|
229 | 3 | The Sword in the Stone | USA | 1963 | 79 min | Original or 1983 theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 4, 1988 | TBD |
410 | 1 | Cinderella | USA | 1950 | 76 min | 1987 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 4, 1988 |
|
September 1989[edit]
Catalog number | Issue number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
024 | 5 | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1972 or 1976 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | September 28, 1989 |
|
229 | TBD | The Sword in the Stone | USA | 1963 | 79 min | Original or 1983 theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | September 28, 1989 |
|
942 | 1 | Bambi | USA | 1942 | 69 min | TBD | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | September 28, 1989 |
|
October 1989[edit]
Catalog number | Issue number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
024 | 5 | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1972 or 1976 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 12, 1989 | TBD |
229 | TBD | The Sword in the Stone | USA | 1963 | 79 min | Original or 1983 theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 12, 1989 | TBD |
May 1990[edit]
For the first time, Disney releases a film from their animated canon to video less than a year after its theatrical release with the 1990 VHS release of The Little Mermaid. The VHS release sold insanely well, convincing Disney to pursue this release strategy for their other upcoming films.
Catalog number | Issue number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
913 | 1 | The Little Mermaid | USA | 1989 | 83 min | Original theatrical version | G | Matted 1.66 | 1 | N/A | Color | May 18, 1990 |
|
September 1990[edit]
Starting with the video release of Peter Pan, Disney would further integrate their Classics line with their theatrical releases, placing behind-the-scenes trailers for their upcoming films during their opening previews. This month of 1990 was also when The Little Mermaid was released on LaserDisc.
These releases went into moratorium on April 30, 1991.
Catalog number | Issue number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
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913 | 1 | The Little Mermaid | USA | 1989 | 83 min | Original theatrical version | G | Matted 1.66 | 1 | N/A | Color | September 21, 1990 |
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960 | 1 | Peter Pan | USA | 1953 | 76 min | 1989 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | September 21, 1990 |
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May 1991[edit]
Catalog number | Issue number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
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024 | 5 | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1959 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | May 3, 1991 |
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229 | TBD | The Sword in the Stone | USA | 1963 | 79 min | Original theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | May 3, 1991 |
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1122 | 1 | The Jungle Book | USA | 1967 | 78 min | 1990 theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | May 3, 1991 |
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July 1991[edit]
Alongside the re-issue of Robin Hood, three permanent availability titles were re-promoted.
Catalog number | Issue number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
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024 | TBD | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1959 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | July 12, 1991 |
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036 | 5 | Alice in Wonderland | USA | 1951 | 75 min | 1974 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | July 12, 1991 |
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229 | TBD | The Sword in the Stone | USA | 1963 | 79 min | Original theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | July 12, 1991 |
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1189 | 1 | Robin Hood | USA | 1973 | 83 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | July 12, 1991 |
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September 1991[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1142 | The Rescuers Down Under | USA | 1990 | 77 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | September 20, 1991 |
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November 1991[edit]
Disney releases another one of their "untouchable" animated films to home video with the 1991 video release of Fantasia. The VHS counterpart was one of the highest-selling VHS releases of all time and was sold both as an individual tape, and as a Deluxe Collector's Edition boxset with a bonus title detailing the making of the film, called Fantasia: The Making of a Masterpiece and other bonus features. This title went into moratorium on December 21, 1991, after only 50 days.
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
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1132 | Fantasia | USA | 1940 | 120 min | 1990 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | November 1, 1991 |
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N/A | Fantasia: The Making of a Masterpiece | USA | 1991 | 41 min | TBD | NR | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | November 1, 1991 |
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1992[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
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024 | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1959 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | 1992 |
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January 1992[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
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1142 | The Rescuers Down Under | USA | 1990 | 77 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | January 24, 1992 |
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February 1992[edit]
NOTICE: Issue numbers are not listed.
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
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24 | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1959 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | February 21, 1992 |
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36 | Alice in Wonderland | USA | 1951 | 75 min | 1974 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | February 21, 1992 |
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229 | The Sword in the Stone | USA | 1963 | 79 min | Original theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | February 21, 1992 | TBD |
April 1992[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1189 | Robin Hood | USA | 1973 | 83 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | April 10, 1992 |
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1263 | 101 Dalmatians | USA | 1961 | 79 min | 1991 theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | April 10, 1992 |
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June 1992[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1142 | The Rescuers Down Under | USA | 1990 | 77 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | June 19, 1992 |
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1189 | Robin Hood | USA | 1973 | 83 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | June 19, 1992 |
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July 1992[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1360 | The Great Mouse Detective | USA | 1986 | 74 min | 1992 theatrical version | G | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | July 17, 1992 |
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September 1992[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1399 | The Rescuers | USA | 1977 | 76 min | Original theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | September 18, 1992 |
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October 1992[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1325 | Beauty and the Beast | USA | 1991 | 84 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 30, 1992 |
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January 1993[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1399 | The Rescuers | USA | 1977 | 76 min | Original theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | January 8, 1993 | TBD |
February 1993[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36 | Alice in Wonderland | USA | 1951 | 75 min | 1974 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | February 26, 1993 |
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March 1993[edit]
Catalog number | Issue number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
024 | 6 | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1959 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | March 26, 1993 | TBD |
036 | 6 | Alice in Wonderland | USA | 1951 | 75 min | 1974 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | March 26, 1993 | TBD |
239 | 2 | Pinocchio | USA | 1940 | 88 min | 1992 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | March 26, 1993 | TBD |
1142 | TBD | The Rescuers Down Under | USA | 1990 | 77 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | March 26, 1993 | TBD |
1189 | 2 | Robin Hood | USA | 1973 | 83 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | March 26, 1993 | TBD |
1360 | TBD | The Great Mouse Detective | USA | 1986 | 74 min | 1992 theatrical version | G | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | March 26, 1993 | TBD |
October 1993[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1662 | Aladdin | USA | 1992 | 90 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 1, 1993 | TBD |
March 1994[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
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2041 | The Fox and the Hound | USA | 1981 | 83 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | March 4, 1994 |
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Popular demand re-issues (1987-1988, 1991-1995)[edit]
These re-issues accommodated the lack of stock in select video stores and were usually sold during the summer and/or the holidays.
October 1987[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
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228 V/B | Robin Hood | USA | 1973 | 83 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 6, 1987 |
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October 1988[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
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476 | Sleeping Beauty | USA | 1959 | 75 min | Original theatrical version | G | Technirama | 1 | N/A | Color | October 4, 1988 |
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July 1991[edit]
These re-issues remained in stock until late 1991.
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
913 | The Little Mermaid | USA | 1989 | 83 min | Original theatrical version | G | Matted 1.66 | 1 | N/A | Color | July 12, 1991 |
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960 | Peter Pan | USA | 1953 | 76 min | 1989 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | July 12, 1991 |
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January 1992[edit]
These re-issues remained in stock until January 13, 1992.
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1132 | Fantasia | USA | 1940 | 120 min | 1990 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | January 3, 1992 | TBD |
N/A | Fantasia: The Making of a Masterpiece | USA | 1991 | 41 min | TBD | NR | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | January 3, 1992 | TBD |
October 1992[edit]
These re-issues were in Disney's "A Beauty of a Gift" Christmas promotion and remained in stock until late December 1992.
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
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239 | Pinocchio | USA | 1940 | 87 min | 1984 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 30, 1992 |
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410 | Cinderella | USA | 1950 | 76 min | 1987 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 30, 1992 |
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913 | The Little Mermaid | USA | 1989 | 83 min | Original theatrical version | G | Matted 1.66 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 30, 1992 |
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942 | Bambi | USA | 1942 | 69 min | TBD | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 30, 1992 |
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1122 | The Jungle Book | USA | 1967 | 78 min | 1990 theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 30, 1992 | TBD |
October 1993[edit]
These re-issues were testified by Buena Vista Home Video president Ann Daly and remained in stock until April 30, 1995.
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1142 | The Rescuers Down Under | USA | 1990 | 77 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 1, 1993 |
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1263 | 101 Dalmatians | USA | 1961 | 79 min | 1991 theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 1, 1993 |
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1325 | Beauty and the Beast | USA | 1991 | 84 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.66 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 1, 1993 |
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1360 | The Great Mouse Detective | USA | 1986 | 74 min | 1992 theatrical version | G | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 1, 1993 |
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1399 | The Rescuers | USA | 1977 | 76 min | Original theatrical version | G | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 1, 1993 |
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October 1994[edit]
These re-issues remained in stock until April 30, 1995.
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
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239 | Pinocchio | USA | 1940 | 87 min | 1962 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 28, 1994 |
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1132 | Fantasia | USA | 1940 | 120 min | 1990 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 28, 1994 | TBD |
1662 | Aladdin | USA | 1992 | 90 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 28, 1994 | TBD |
July 1995[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2041 | The Fox and the Hound | USA | 1981 | 83 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | July 7, 1995 |
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Not part of any special video collection, but packaged in video boxsets and advertised in video inserts with the Classics logo (1988-1989)[edit]
October 1988[edit]
Because only four titles in the Classics line were available at this time, these titles were advertised in a promotion sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. In addition, some copies of these releases were packaged in a video boxset that was part of the promotion.
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
023 | Mary Poppins | USA | 1964 | 139 min | Standard version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 4, 1988 | TBD |
091 | The Three Caballeros | USA | 1945 | 71 min | 1960s theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 4, 1988 |
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September 1989[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
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016 | Bedknobs and Broomsticks | USA | 1971 | 117 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | September 28, 1989 |
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023 | Mary Poppins | USA | 1964 | 139 min | Standard version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | September 28, 1989 |
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091 | The Three Caballeros | USA | 1945 | 71 min | 1960s theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | September 28, 1989 |
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Not part of any special video collection, but advertised in video inserts and retail labels as the "Disney Classics" (1991-1993)[edit]
At this time, the permanent availability titles were re-promoted as part of a line called "Year-Round Classics."
May 1991[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
010 | Pete's Dragon | USA | 1977 | 128 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | May 3, 1991 |
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016 | Bedknobs and Broomsticks | USA | 1971 | 117 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | May 3, 1991 |
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023 | Mary Poppins | USA | 1964 | 139 min | Standard version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | May 3, 1991 |
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July 1991[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
010 | Pete's Dragon | USA | 1977 | 128 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | July 12, 1991 | TBD |
016 | Bedknobs and Broomsticks | USA | 1971 | 117 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | July 12, 1991 | TBD |
023 | Mary Poppins | USA | 1964 | 139 min | Standard version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | July 12, 1991 | TBD |
091 | The Three Caballeros | USA | 1945 | 71 min | 1960s theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | July 12, 1991 | TBD |
November 1991[edit]
These releases were exclusively duplicated at Technicolor Videocassette in Livonia.
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
010 | Pete's Dragon | USA | 1977 | 128 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | November 1, 1991 |
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023 | Mary Poppins | USA | 1964 | 139 min | Standard version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | November 1, 1991 |
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February 1992[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
010 | Pete's Dragon | USA | 1977 | 128 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | February 21, 1992 | TBD |
016 | Bedknobs and Broomsticks | USA | 1971 | 117 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | February 21, 1992 | TBD |
023 | Mary Poppins | USA | 1964 | 139 min | Standard version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | February 21, 1992 | TBD |
091 | The Three Caballeros | USA | 1945 | 71 min | 1960s theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | February 21, 1992 | TBD |
September 1992[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23 | Mary Poppins | USA | 1964 | 139 min | Standard version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | September 18, 1992 | TBD |
296 | So Dear to My Heart | USA | 1948 | 82 min | 1964 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | September 18, 1992 |
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March 1993[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23 | Mary Poppins | USA | 1964 | 139 min | Standard version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | March 26, 1993 |
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October 1993[edit]
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23 | Mary Poppins | USA | 1964 | 139 min | Standard version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 1, 1993 |
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Part of the Masterpiece Collection series, but released with the Classics logo (1996)[edit]
February 1996[edit]
Strangely enough, the earliest copies of the 1996 VHS release of “Pocahontas”, prior to mid-to-late December 1995, started with the second variation of the 1988/1989 Walt Disney Classics logo. On copies printed after mid-to-late December 1995, this logo was later replaced with the correct logo, which is the 1994 Masterpiece Collection logo.
Catalog number | Title | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break placement (if applicable) | Color | Released | Note(s) |
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5741 | Pocahontas | USA | 1995 | 81 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | February 28, 1996 |
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