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=== Walt Disney Home Video - The Classics (1984-1988) ===
=== Walt Disney Home Video - The Classics (1984-1988) ===


The original logo from the series was nicknamed the Cheesy Black Diamond and contained the cheesy orange color variation of the Walt Disney Home Video logo.
The original logo from the series was nicknamed the Cheesy Black Diamond.


==== December 1984 ====
==== December 1984 ====
Disney was generally reluctant to release any of their animated classics on video (the only exceptions being ''Dumbo'' and ''Alice in Wonderland''), as it might put them at risk of losing reissue revenue. Therefore, the reason why ''Robin Hood'' was picked first to be released in the series was because the film itself was considered weaker in terms of story and animation compared to the other titles; its disappointing performance in its 1982 reissue was also cited as a factor.
Disney was initially reluctant to release any of their animated classics that had only seen theatrical release on video, as it might put them at risk of losing reissue revenue. ''Robin Hood'' was picked as the first Classics release because the film itself was considered weaker in terms of story and animation compared to the other titles. Its disappointing performance in its 1982 reissue was also cited.


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| 24 V/B || ''[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 ||
| 24 V/B || ''[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 (1981 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo.
* This release uses the 1984 (1981 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo.
* On early pressings, right before the start of the film, it begins with the MPAA rating card and the 1960 Buena Vista logo (apparently sourced from the original 1981 master); later copies omit those two screens
* On early pressings, right before the start of the film, it begins with the MPAA rating card and the 1960 Buena Vista logo (apparently sourced from the original 1981 master); later copies omit those two screens.
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| 229 V/B || ''[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 ||
| 229 V/B || ''[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 ||
* Early printings start with the 1984 (1981 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo
* Early printings start with the 1984 (1981 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo
* Original copies start with a trailer for "Journey of Natty Gann" and end with the "Walt Disney and You" promo.
* Original copies start with a trailer for ''The Journey of Natty Gann'', and end with the "Walt Disney and You" promo.
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==== October 1986 ====
==== October 1986 ====


Every single pre-May 1986 title in the series was re-issued in this month of 1986 to coincide with the video release of “Sleeping Beauty”. However, the only Oct. 1986 re-issue titles that had additional changes to their print masters were titles originally released before July 1985.
Every pre-May 1986 title in the series was re-issued to coincide with the video release of “Sleeping Beauty”. However, the only Oct. 1986 re-issue titles that had additional changes to their print masters were titles originally released before July 1985.


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| 476 V/B || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_Beauty_(1959_film) Sleeping Beauty]'' || USA || 1959 || 75 min || TBD || G || Technirama || 1 || N/A || Color || October 14, 1986 ||
| 476 V/B || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_Beauty_(1959_film) Sleeping Beauty]'' || USA || 1959 || 75 min || TBD || G || Technirama || 1 || N/A || Color || October 14, 1986 ||
* Uses the dark red warning screens and the video dealer announcement bumper.
* Went into moratorium on March 31, 1988.
* Went into moratorium on March 31, 1988.
* Technically the first title in the series to use the UPC barcode on the top right of the back cover.
* Technically the first title in the series to use the UPC barcode on the top right of the back cover.
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| 410 || ''[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 ||
| 410 || ''[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.
* Went into moratorium on April 30, 1989.
* Copies of the demo version have the 1984 logo, while regular copies have the prototype 1988 logo variation.
* Copies of the demo version have the 1984 logo, while regular copies have the prototype 1988 logo variation.
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| 942 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bambi Bambi]'' || USA || 1942 || 69 min || TBD || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || September 28, 1989 ||
| 942 || ''[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.
* Went into moratorium on March 30, 1990.
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| 913 || ''[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 ||
| 913 || ''[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 end credits were intact. All subsequent video releases since 1998 use the end credits from the 1997 version.
* This was the only time the film's original end credits were intact. All subsequent video releases since 1998 use the end credits from the 1997 version.
* Contrary to popular belief, this release went on moratorium on April 30, 1991; as advertised on the video release of ''Peter Pan'', the film was only available for a limited time.
* This release went on moratorium on April 30, 1991; as advertised on the video release of ''Peter Pan'', the film was only available for a limited time.
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| 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 || September 21, 1990 ||
| 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 || 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 on the cassettes, which is also found on US Betamax copies.
* Canadian copies of the VHS counterpart use the oversized Betamax-style horizontal sticker label on the cassettes, which is also found on US Betamax copies.
* Went into moratorium on April 30, 1991.
* Went into moratorium on April 30, 1991.
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| 1122 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jungle_Book_(1967_film) The Jungle Book]'' || USA || 1967 || 78 min || TBD || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || May 3, 1991 ||
| 1122 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jungle_Book_(1967_film) The Jungle Book]'' || USA || 1967 || 78 min || TBD || 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''.
* Released only 9 months after its last theatrical re-release on July 13, 1991.
* Released only 9 months after its last theatrical re-release on July 13, 1991.
* The earliest copies of this release were printed in early December 1990.
* The earliest copies of this release were printed in early December 1990.
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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 || July 12, 1991 ||
| 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 || July 12, 1991 ||
* Opens with video trailers for ''The Jungle Book'' and ''The Rescuers Down Under''.
* Reissued to ride on the coattails of cross-town rival Warner Bros.'s version of the Robin Hood legend, ''Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'', starring Kevin Costner.
* Reissued to ride on the coattails of Warner Bros' version of the Robin Hood legend, ''Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves''.
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| 1122 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jungle_Book_(1967_film) The Jungle Book]'' || USA || 1967 || 78 min || TBD || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || September 11, 1991 ||
| 1122 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jungle_Book_(1967_film) The Jungle Book]'' || USA || 1967 || 78 min || TBD || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || September 11, 1991 ||
* This issue of the title uses the same previews as the original release from May 1991, except the red-orange FBI warning screens were replaced with the green FBI warning screens.
* Same master as the original release from May 1991, except the red-orange FBI warning screens were replaced with the green FBI warning screens.
* This issue of the title is rumored to have went on moratorium on April 30, 1992, however, this is considered false information.
* Entered moratorium on April 30, 1993.
** The actual moratorium would have been on April 30, 1993.
*** Copies printed between July 1991-August 1992 and after January 1993 may have a horizontal ink-label.
*** Copies printed between July 1991-August 1992 and after January 1993 may have a horizontal ink-label.
*** Copies printed between August-September 1992 may have a horizontal sticker-label.
*** Copies printed between August-September 1992 may have a horizontal sticker-label.
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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 ||
| 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 copies of this release of the title were printed in April 1991.
* The earliest copies of this release of the title were printed in April 1991.
* The first print run, mastered to copies printed between April-June 1991, has the shadowed variant of the red-orange FBI warning screens.
* The first print run, mastered to copies printed between April-June 1991, has the shadowed variant of the red-orange FBI warning screens.
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==== November 1991 ====
==== November 1991 ====
Note: VHS collectors that are immature, including Brendan Pippin, Kellylynn Anderson, Anastasia Romanov, Mackenzie Wheeler, Dan Sobel and Andrew Broussard, have overreacted over most Canadian copies of the French version of this release being damaged/broken, with some users assuming it's because the duplicators' facilities did a terrible job duplicating those copies. However, a more-mature collector, Samuel O’Grady, suggests that either the previous owners hated the film itself, intentionally broke those tapes, and ended up giving them back to Disney, or they were obsessed with the film itself, and decided to buy too many of those copies and watch it too many times.

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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 ||
| 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 ||
* Opens with a theatrical trailer for ''Aladdin'', and closes with video trailers for ''The Great Mouse Detective'' and ''Beauty and the Beast''.
* This film was released on home video after its theatrical re-release on July 12, 1991.
* The Buena Vista logo is intact at the end of the film, and transitions into the closing trailers and bumpers.
* The earliest copies of this release were printed in late December 1991, mostly with a vertical sticker-label.
* First Disney release to use the lilac bumpers, including the "Feature Presentation" screen.
* Copies printed after late January 1992 have either a horizontal ink-label, or a horizontal sticker-label.
* The earliest copies of this release were printed in late December 1991, mostly with a vertical sticker-label, and lacked previews at the beginning or end.
* Shortly after most copies of this release went on moratorium on April 30, 1993, select copies were being produced and released to video stores that didn't have enough copies of the release. The actual moratorium date was in late 1994.
* Shortly after most copies of this release went on moratorium on April 30, 1993, select copies were being produced and released to video stores that didn't have enough copies of the release. The actual moratorium date was in late 1994.
* The first print run, mastered to copies printed between December 1991-January 1992, does not have any previews.
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| 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 || July 17, 1992 ||
| 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 || July 17, 1992 ||
* Opens with a theatrical trailer for ''Aladdin'', and closes with video trailers for ''The Rescuers'' and ''Beauty and the Beast''.
* This film was released on home video after its last theatrical re-release on February 14, 1992.
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| 1399 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rescuers The Rescuers]'' || USA || 1977 || 76 min || 1977 theatrical version || G || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || September 18, 1992 ||
| 1399 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rescuers The Rescuers]'' || USA || 1977 || 76 min || 1977 theatrical version || G || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || September 18, 1992 ||
* Opens with video trailers for ''Beauty and the Beast'' and ''The Great Mouse Detective''.
* The "Feature Presentation" screen is navy blue on this release.
* This release was transferred off a pan-and-scan version of the original 1977 theatrical release negative.
* This release was transferred off a pan-and-scan version of the original 1977 theatrical release negative.
** In a portion of the scene, "Orville's Take Off" from the film, after Miss Bianca says "Oh I just love takeoffs!", the nudity image is blacked out.
* The earliest copies of this release were printed in April 1992.
* The earliest copies of this release were printed in April 1992.
* Copies of the demo version have a vertical sticker-label and the prototype 1988/1989 logo on-screen, while regular copies have either a horizontal ink-label, or a horizontal sticker-label and the official 1988/1989 logo on-screen.
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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 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 30, 1992 ||
| 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 30, 1992 ||
* Opens with theatrical trailers for ''Aladdin'' and a scrapped ''Sleeping Beauty'' reissue, and a video trailer for ''Pinocchio''. Closes with a video trailer for ''101 Dalmatians''.
* The earliest copies of this release were printed in May 1992, mostly with a vertical sticker-label.
* The earliest copies of this release were printed in May 1992.
* The first title in the series to use a Proof of Purchase tab label printed above the back cover on the clamshell case.
** However, this title has the prototype Proof of Purchase tab label variation.
* First release to include a Proof of Purchase tab label printed above the back cover on the clamshell case.
* The first print-run, mastered to copies printed in May 1992, has the ''Pinocchio'' trailer at the end, before the ''101 Dalmatians'' preview.
* Copies printed after early June 1992 have either a horizontal ink-label, or a horizontal sticker-label.
* The first print-run, mastered to copies printed in May 1992, has the Pinocchio trailer at the end, before the 101 Dalmatians preview.
* The second print-run, mastered to copies printed in June 1992, does not have the ''Pinocchio'' trailer at all.
* The second print-run, mastered to copies printed in June 1992, does not have the Pinocchio trailer at all.
* The third print-run, mastered to copies printed after July 1992, has the Pinocchio trailer at the start instead of the end.
* Copies that came in Deluxe Collector's Edition boxsets were packaged in black clamshells, while standalone copies were packaged in white clamshells.
* Copies that came in Deluxe Collector's Edition boxsets were packaged in black clamshells, while standalone copies were packaged in white clamshells.
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| 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 30, 1992 ||
| 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 30, 1992 ||
* This issue still uses the original June 1992 print master.
* This issue still uses the original July 1992 print master.
* Has the Proof of Purchase tab label.
** The only additional change this issue of the title had to its case is that the back cover was slightly altered to have the prototype Proof of Purchase tab label variation printed above it.
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==== November 1992 ====
==== November 1992 ====
July-October 1992 titles, as well as a September 1991 title, in the series were re-issued in this month of 1992 with regular Proof of Purchase tab labels printed above the back covers.
July-October 1992 titles, as well as a September 1991 title, in the series were re-issued in this month of 1992 with Proof of Purchase tab labels printed above the back covers.


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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 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Color || November 20, 1992 ||
| 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 || November 20, 1992 ||
* This issue of the title still uses the original October 1992 third print-run master.
* This issue still uses the original October 1992 print master.
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| 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 || November 20, 1992 ||
| 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 || November 20, 1992 ||
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| 239 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio_(1940_film) Pinocchio]'' || USA || 1940 || 87 min || 1992 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || March 26, 1993 ||
| 239 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio_(1940_film) Pinocchio]'' || USA || 1940 || 87 min || 1992 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || March 26, 1993 ||
* Opens with a theatrical trailer for ''The Nightmare Before Christmas'' and a video trailer for ''Aladdin''.
* Very early copies, printed in late December 1992, solely open with the ''Aladdin'' trailer.
* "Restored version" re-release of the original 1985 version seen above, hence the re-use of the 239 stock number used for the 1985 version.
* "Restored version" re-release of the original 1985 version seen above, hence the re-use of the 239 stock number used for the 1985 version.
* Possibly went on moratorium in late 1994.
* The earliest copies of this release were printed in late December 1992.
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| 1662 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin_(1992_Disney_film) Aladdin]'' || USA || 1992 || 90 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.78 || 1 || N/A || Color || September 29, 1993 ||
| 1662 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin_(1992_Disney_film) Aladdin]'' || USA || 1992 || 90 min || Standard version || G || Matted 1.78 || 1 || N/A || Color || September 29, 1993 ||
* Opens with a theatrical trailer for ''The Lion King'' and a video trailer for ''Pinocchio''.
* The earliest copies are rumored to use the uncensored version of "Arabian Nights", but its verification status is currently unknown, let alone the print date cutoff point thereof.
* Some copies have the "The Original Animated Classic!" flap on the front cover artwork, while others don't.
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| 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 ||
| 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 ||
* Opens with a theatrical trailer for ''The Lion King'' and a video trailer for ''The Return of Jafar''.
* The final installment of the Classics line.
* Copies prior to February 1994 open with only the trailer for ''The Lion King''.
* This film was released on home video almost 6 years after its last theatrical re-release on March 25, 1988.
* The final installment in the Classics line.
* The earliest copies of this release were printed in November 1993.
* The earliest copies of this release were printed in November 1993.
* The first print run only has the preview for "The Lion King" with the last copies of that print run being printed in January 1994. Starting in February 1994, Disney mastered a second print run of this release, with the "The Return of Jafar" preview following "The Lion King" preview.
* A month after this release's moratorium on April 30, 1995, select copies were being produced and released to video stores that didn't have enough copies of the release, with the actual moratorium date being in mid 1996.
* A month after this release's moratorium on April 30, 1995, select copies were being produced and released to video stores that didn't have enough copies of the release, with the actual moratorium date being in mid 1996.
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This list covers all the Walt Disney Classics (or "Black Diamond") titles released from 1984 to 1994 and strangely, 1996.

Walt Disney Home Video - The Classics (1984-1988)

The original logo from the series was nicknamed the Cheesy Black Diamond.

December 1984

Disney was initially reluctant to release any of their animated classics that had only seen theatrical release on video, as it might put them at risk of losing reissue revenue. Robin Hood was picked as the first Classics release because the film itself was considered weaker in terms of story and animation compared to the other titles. Its disappointing performance in its 1982 reissue was also cited.

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)
228VS/BS Robin Hood USA 1973 83 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color December 3, 1984
  • The very first print run, mastered to copies printed between July-September 1984, started with a preview for The Sword in the Stone, which was meant to be the next title released in the Classics line.
  • The second print run, mastered to copies printed between September-December 1984 and after June 1986, had no previews at all.
  • The third print run, mastered to copies printed between December 1984-June 1986, ended with the "Walt Disney and You" promo.

July 1985

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 V/B Pinocchio USA 1940 87 min 1984 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color July 16, 1985
  • The earliest copies started with a trailer for The Black Cauldron which contains rare footage not seen in the final cut.
  • Re-issued on October 14, 1986 to coincide with the video release of Sleeping Beauty; this issue uses the dark red warning screens and the video dealer announcement.
  • Went into moratorium on April 30, 1987.

November 1985

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)
24 V/B Dumbo USA 1941 63 min 1972 or 1976 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color November 5, 1985
  • This release uses the 1984 (1981 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo.
  • On early pressings, right before the start of the film, it begins with the MPAA rating card and the 1960 Buena Vista logo (apparently sourced from the original 1981 master); later copies omit those two screens.

March 1986

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)
229 V/B 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
  • Early printings start with the 1984 (1981 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo
  • Original copies start with a trailer for The Journey of Natty Gann, and end with the "Walt Disney and You" promo.

May 1986

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 V/B Alice in Wonderland USA 1951 75 min 1974 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color May 28, 1986
  • Earliest printings start with the 1984 (1981 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo.
  • This is the only Classics title to come in a cardboard slipcover; all subsequent re-issues use the standard clamshell packaging.

June 1986

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 V/B Alice in Wonderland USA 1951 75 min 1974 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color June 14, 1986
  • A clamshell variant that was released on this date exists.
  • This is the only Classics title to come in a cardboard slipcover; all subsequent re-issues use the standard clamshell packaging.
    • This issue is bracket no. 036-2 and has the Cheesy Black Diamond Classics logo.
    • The earliest copies of this issue were printed a day after the original issue was released.

October 1986

Every pre-May 1986 title in the series was re-issued to coincide with the video release of “Sleeping Beauty”. However, the only Oct. 1986 re-issue titles that had additional changes to their print masters were titles originally released before July 1985.

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 Robin Hood USA 1973 83 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color October 14, 1986
  • This issue's print master is from the second print-run of the original 1984 release.
  • This issue is bracket no. 228-2.
  • Went into moratorium on April 30, 1987.
239 V/B 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. 228-2.
  • Went into moratorium on April 30, 1987.
476 V/B Sleeping Beauty USA 1959 75 min TBD G Technirama 1 N/A Color October 14, 1986
  • Uses the dark red warning screens and the video dealer announcement bumper.
  • Went into moratorium on March 31, 1988.
  • Technically the first title in the series to use the UPC barcode on the top right of the back cover.

October 1987

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)
582 Lady and the Tramp USA 1955 75 min TBD G CinemaScope 1 N/A Color October 6, 1987
  • Went into moratorium on March 31, 1988.

Walt Disney Classics (1988-1994, 1996)

When Disney updated the logo from this series in 1988, starting with “Cinderella”, the logo was basically Sorcerer Mickey at the beginning and then the Shiny Black Diamond with the yellow text saying “Walt Disney” on the top and “CLASSICS” on the bottom. The prototype shiny black-blue background variation appeared on the 1988 release of “Cinderella”, and later, select September 1992 titles, including the demo VHS and regular laserdisc versions of “The Rescuers”.

In 1989, starting with “Bambi”, an official variation of the new logo was created, only with the background being plain normal blue. Then in 1992, starting with “101 Dalmatians”, a third variation of the logo was created, with the color slightly tinted to blue and clean audio.

Starting with “The Rescuers”, a fourth variation of the logo was created, with enhanced bass heavy audio.

October 1988

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)
410 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.
  • Copies of the demo version have the 1984 logo, while regular copies have the prototype 1988 logo variation.

September 1989

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)
942 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.

May 1990

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 May 18, 1990
  • This was the only time the film's original end credits were intact. All subsequent video releases since 1998 use the end credits from the 1997 version.
  • This release went on moratorium on April 30, 1991; as advertised on the video release of Peter Pan, the film was only available for a limited time.

September 1990

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)
960 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 on the cassettes, which is also found on US Betamax copies.
  • Went into moratorium on April 30, 1991.

May 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)
1122 The Jungle Book USA 1967 78 min TBD 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.
  • Released only 9 months after its last theatrical re-release on July 13, 1991.
  • The earliest copies of this release were printed in early December 1990.
  • Copies of this release printed between January-March 1991 and June-July 1991 may have a vertical sticker-label.

July 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)
1189 Robin Hood USA 1973 83 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color July 12, 1991
  • Opens with video trailers for The Jungle Book and The Rescuers Down Under.
  • Reissued to ride on the coattails of Warner Bros' version of the Robin Hood legend, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

September 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)
1122 The Jungle Book USA 1967 78 min TBD G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color September 11, 1991
  • Same master as the original release from May 1991, except the red-orange FBI warning screens were replaced with the green FBI warning screens.
  • Entered moratorium on April 30, 1993.
      • Copies printed between July 1991-August 1992 and after January 1993 may have a horizontal ink-label.
      • Copies printed between August-September 1992 may have a horizontal sticker-label.
      • Copies printed between September 1992-January 1993 may have a vertical sticker-label.
1142 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 copies of this release of the title were printed in April 1991.
  • The first print run, mastered to copies printed between April-June 1991, has the shadowed variant of the red-orange FBI warning screens.
  • The second print-run, mastered to copies printed between June-July 1991, has the cut-in/fade-out variant of the red-orange FBI warning screens.

November 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)
1132 Fantasia USA 1940 120 min 1990 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color November 1, 1991
  • This release is rumored to have went on moratorium on December 21, 1991, however, its verification status is currently unknown.
  • Copies of this release that came in Deluxe Collector's Edition boxsets do not come in any casings 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.

April 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)
1263 101 Dalmatians USA 1961 79 min 1991 theatrical version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color April 10, 1992
  • Opens with a theatrical trailer for Aladdin, and closes 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.
  • First Disney release to use the lilac bumpers, including the "Feature Presentation" screen.
  • The earliest copies of this release were printed in late December 1991, mostly with a vertical sticker-label, and lacked previews at the beginning or end.
  • Shortly after most copies of this release went on moratorium on April 30, 1993, select copies were being produced and released to video stores that didn't have enough copies of the release. The actual moratorium date was in late 1994.

July 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)
1360 The Great Mouse Detective USA 1986 74 min 1992 theatrical version G Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color July 17, 1992
  • Opens with a theatrical trailer for Aladdin, and closes with video trailers for The Rescuers and Beauty and the Beast.

September 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)
1142 The Rescuers Down Under USA 1990 77 min Standard version G Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color September 18, 1992
  • This issue of the title has the 1991 green FBI warning screens and the prototype 1988/1989 Walt Disney Classics logo variation, with no previews whatsoever.
1399 The Rescuers USA 1977 76 min 1977 theatrical version G Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color September 18, 1992
  • Opens with video trailers for Beauty and the Beast and The Great Mouse Detective.
  • The "Feature Presentation" screen is navy blue on this release.
  • This release was transferred off a pan-and-scan version of the original 1977 theatrical release negative.
  • The earliest copies of this release were printed in April 1992.

October 1992

This batch of titles was released with prototype variations of the Proof of Purchase tab labels.

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 1.66 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • Opens with theatrical trailers for Aladdin and a scrapped Sleeping Beauty reissue, and a video trailer for Pinocchio. Closes with a video trailer for 101 Dalmatians.
  • The earliest copies of this release were printed in May 1992.
  • First release to include a Proof of Purchase tab label printed above the back cover on the clamshell case.
  • The first print-run, mastered to copies printed in May 1992, has the Pinocchio trailer at the end, before the 101 Dalmatians preview.
  • The second print-run, mastered to copies printed in June 1992, does not have the Pinocchio trailer at all.
  • Copies that came in Deluxe Collector's Edition boxsets were packaged in black clamshells, while standalone copies were packaged in white clamshells.
1360 The Great Mouse Detective USA 1986 74 min 1992 theatrical version G Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • This issue still uses the original July 1992 print master.
  • Has the Proof of Purchase tab label.

November 1992

July-October 1992 titles, as well as a September 1991 title, in the series were re-issued in this month of 1992 with Proof of Purchase tab labels printed above the back covers.

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 November 20, 1992
  • Copies of this issue printed before April 1993 use the September 1992 print master.
  • Copies of this issue printed after April 1993 use the original September 1991 third print-run master.
  • Possibly went on moratorium in late 1994.
1325 Beauty and the Beast USA 1991 84 min Standard version G Matted 1.66 1 N/A Color November 20, 1992
  • This issue still uses the original October 1992 print master.
1360 The Great Mouse Detective USA 1986 74 min 1992 theatrical version G Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color November 20, 1992
  • This issue still uses the original July 1992 print master.
1399 The Rescuers USA 1977 76 min 1977 theatrical version G Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color November 20, 1992
  • This issue still uses the original September 1992 print master.

March 1993

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 Pinocchio USA 1940 87 min 1992 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color March 26, 1993
  • Opens with a theatrical trailer for The Nightmare Before Christmas and a video trailer for Aladdin.
  • Very early copies, printed in late December 1992, solely open with the Aladdin trailer.
  • "Restored version" re-release of the original 1985 version seen above, hence the re-use of the 239 stock number used for the 1985 version.
  • Possibly went on moratorium in late 1994.

September 1993

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 1.78 1 N/A Color September 29, 1993
  • Opens with a theatrical trailer for The Lion King and a video trailer for Pinocchio.
  • Some copies have the "The Original Animated Classic!" flap on the front cover artwork, while others don't.

March 1994

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 March 4, 1994
  • Opens with a theatrical trailer for The Lion King and a video trailer for The Return of Jafar.
  • Copies prior to February 1994 open with only the trailer for The Lion King.
  • The final installment in the Classics line.
  • The earliest copies of this release were printed in November 1993.
  • A month after this release's moratorium on April 30, 1995, select copies were being produced and released to video stores that didn't have enough copies of the release, with the actual moratorium date being in mid 1996.

February 1996

Strangely enough, the earliest copies of the 1996 VHS release of “Pocahontas” that were printed between late November-mid December 1995 started with the fourth variation of the 1988/1989 Walt Disney Classics logo. On copies printed after mid 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)
5741 Pocahontas USA 1995 81 min Standard version G Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color February 28, 1996
  • Part of the Masterpiece Collection line.