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| 228VS/BS || ''[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 || December 3, 1984 || |
| 228VS/BS || ''[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 || December 3, 1984 || |
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* Copies printed between September-December 1984 and after February 1986 had no previews at all. |
* Copies printed between September-December 1984 and after February 1986 had no previews at all. |
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* Copies printed between December 1984-February 1986 ended with the "Walt Disney and You" promo. |
* Copies printed between December 1984-February 1986 ended with the "Walt Disney and You" promo. |
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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 || ''[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 || |
| 239 V/B || ''[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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* Copies prior to early June 1985 started with a trailer for ''The Black Cauldron'' which contains rare footage not seen in the final cut. |
* Copies prior to early June 1985 started with a trailer for ''The Black Cauldron'' which contains rare footage not seen in the final cut. |
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==== November 1985 ==== |
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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 || |
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* This release uses the 1984 (1981 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo, as the tape still uses the 1981 tape master. |
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* Copies prior to August 1985 begin with the MPAA rating bumper and the 1954 Buena Vista logo |
* Copies prior to August 1985 begin with the MPAA rating bumper and the 1954 Buena Vista logo, while copies printed after omit them. |
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==== March 1986 ==== |
==== March 1986 ==== |
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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 receive trailers on other VHS releases; WDHV tapes from March and April 1986 advertised this release. This practice would be repeated for the video release of ''Sleeping Beauty'' later in 1986. |
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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 || |
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* This release starts with the 1984 (1981 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo, following a trailer for ''The Journey of Natty Gann'', and ends with the "Walt Disney and You" promo. |
* This release starts with the 1984 (1981 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo, following a trailer for ''The Journey of Natty Gann'', and ends with the "Walt Disney and You" promo. |
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==== May 1986 ==== |
==== May 1986 ==== |
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Alongside the Classics release of ''Alice in Wonderland'', Disney launched the Wonderland Sale, releasing ''Alice'' and several of their catalog titles in cardboard slipcovers. |
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| 36 V/B || ''[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 || |
| 36 V/B || ''[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 || |
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* Copies prior to early April 1986 start with the 1984 (1981 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo, while copies printed after start with the |
* Copies prior to early April 1986 start with the 1984 (1981 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo, while copies printed after start with the 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo (which freezes for 10 seconds). |
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* This is the only Classics title to come in a cardboard slipcover |
* This is the only Classics title to come in a cardboard slipcover. |
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| 36 V/B || ''[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 || June 14, 1986 || |
| 36 V/B || ''[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 || June 14, 1986 || |
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** This issue still uses the second version of the original May 1986 print master. |
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| 239 V/B || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio_(1940_film) Pinocchio]'' || USA || 1940 || 87 min || 1984 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || June 14, 1986 || |
| 239 V/B || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio_(1940_film) Pinocchio]'' || USA || 1940 || 87 min || 1984 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || June 14, 1986 || |
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* This issue is bracket no. 239-2. |
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==== October 1986 ==== |
==== October 1986 ==== |
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''Sleeping Beauty'' made its video debut this month, introducing a new timeline for the Walt Disney Classics collection. 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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Pre-March 1986 titles in the series were re-issued |
Pre-March 1986 titles in the series were re-issued at this time, to coincide with the video release of ''Sleeping Beauty''. |
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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 || October 14, 1986 || |
| 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 || October 14, 1986 || |
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* This issue uses the 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo (which freezes for 10 seconds), in place of the 1984 (1981 internationally) Neon Mickey. |
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| 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 14, 1986 || |
| 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 14, 1986 || |
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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 || October 14, 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 || October 14, 1986 || |
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* The Neon Mickey logo is replaced with the Cheesy Black Diamond logo on this issue. |
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* The ''Journey of Natty Gann'' trailer, as well as the Walt Disney and You promo, are omitted on this issue. |
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* Uses the same bracket number as the March 1986 VHS. |
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| 239 V/B || ''[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 || |
| 239 V/B || ''[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 || |
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==== October 1987 ==== |
==== October 1987 ==== |
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Starting this year, alongside new Classics releases, a new standard WDHV title was released. While these releases aren't included in the Classics line, they would later be advertised in inserts with the Classics logo. |
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| 24 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumbo Dumbo]'' || USA || 1941 || 63 min || 1972 or 1976 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || October 6, 1987 || |
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* This issue uses the regular 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo variation. |
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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 || October 6, 1987 || |
| 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 || October 6, 1987 || |
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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 or 1983 theatrical version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 6, 1987 || |
| 229 || ''[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 || |
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| 24 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumbo Dumbo]'' || USA || 1941 || 63 min || 1972 or 1976 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || February 2, 1988 || |
| 24 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumbo Dumbo]'' || USA || 1941 || 63 min || 1972 or 1976 theatrical version || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || February 2, 1988 || |
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* Still uses the October 1987 print master. |
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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 || February 2, 1988 || |
| 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 || February 2, 1988 || |
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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 or 1983 theatrical version || G || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || February 2, 1988 || |
| 229 || ''[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 || February 2, 1988 || |
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* Same print master as the October 1987 issue, except the red-orange FBI warning screens on this issue are the regular variant. Some copies of this issue still used the slide-showed variant of the red-orange warning screens, though. |
* Same print master as the October 1987 issue, except the red-orange FBI warning screens on this issue are the regular variant. Some copies of this issue still used the slide-showed variant of the red-orange warning screens, though. |
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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 || March 31, 1988 || |
| 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 || March 31, 1988 || |
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* Most copies of this issue still use the October 1987 print master, though some copies have a strange still of the blue MPAA rating bumper and retain the 1954 Buena Vista logo at the beginning. |
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=== Season Two (1988-1991) === |
=== Season Two (1988-1991) === |
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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 / blue, and the spark forms yellow text reading “Walt Disney” on the top and “CLASSICS” on the bottom in front of a shiny black diamond. This gradient background variant exclusively appeared on the 1988 release of ''Cinderella'', though it did appear on select October 1992 titles, as well as the September 1992 demo VHS and retail LaserDisc versions of ''The Rescuers''. |
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Starting with ''Bambi'', the Shiny Black Diamond logo was updated to include a plain blue background instead of the black / blue gradient background. The diamond also lacks some of the shine it had in the prototype logo. |
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In 1989, starting with “Bambi”, an official variation of the new Shiny Black Diamond logo was created, only with the background being plain normal blue. |
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==== October 1988 ==== |
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September 1989 permanent availability titles in this batch were re-issued in this month of 1990 with new tape labels |
September 1989 permanent availability titles in this batch were re-issued in this month of 1990 with new tape labels. The front tape labels on these issues were slightly altered. |
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Revision as of 18:42, 12 May 2022
This list covers all the Walt Disney Classics (or "Black Diamond") titles released from 1984 to 1994 and strangely, 1996.
Part of the Classics series (1984-1994)
Season One (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) |
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228VS/BS | Robin Hood | USA | 1973 | 83 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | December 3, 1984 |
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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.
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 V/B | Pinocchio | USA | 1940 | 87 min | 1984 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | July 16, 1985 |
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November 1985
The next three titles in the line were lower-risk titles, picked for similar reasons as Robin Hood was.
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 V/B | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1972 or 1976 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | November 5, 1985 |
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March 1986
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 receive trailers on other VHS releases; WDHV tapes 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 | 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 | 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 |
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May 1986
Alongside the Classics release of Alice in Wonderland, Disney launched the Wonderland Sale, releasing Alice and several of their catalog titles in cardboard slipcovers.
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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36 V/B | Alice in Wonderland | USA | 1951 | 75 min | 1974 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | May 28, 1986 |
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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) |
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36 V/B | Alice in Wonderland | USA | 1951 | 75 min | 1974 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | June 14, 1986 |
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239 V/B | Pinocchio | USA | 1940 | 87 min | 1984 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | June 14, 1986 |
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October 1986
Sleeping Beauty made its video debut this month, introducing a new timeline for the Walt Disney Classics collection. High-priority releases would release in the fall of every year, with several updated re-releases scheduled throughout the year as well.
Pre-March 1986 titles in the series were re-issued at this time, to coincide with the video release of Sleeping Beauty.
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 V/B | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1972 or 1976 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 14, 1986 |
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228 V/B | Robin Hood | USA | 1973 | 83 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 14, 1986 |
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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 | October 14, 1986 |
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239 V/B | Pinocchio | USA | 1940 | 87 min | 1984 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 14, 1986 |
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476 V/B | Sleeping Beauty | USA | 1959 | 75 min | TBD | G | Technirama | 1 | N/A | Color | October 14, 1986 |
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October 1987
Starting this year, alongside new Classics releases, a new standard WDHV title was released. While these releases aren't included in the Classics line, they would later be advertised in inserts with the Classics 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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24 | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1972 or 1976 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 6, 1987 |
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36 | Alice in Wonderland | USA | 1951 | 75 min | 1974 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 6, 1987 |
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229 | 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 |
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582 | Lady and the Tramp | USA | 1955 | 75 min | TBD | G | CinemaScope | 1 | N/A | Color | October 6, 1987 |
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February 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) |
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24 | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1972 or 1976 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | February 2, 1988 |
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36 | Alice in Wonderland | USA | 1951 | 75 min | 1974 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | February 2, 1988 |
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229 | The Sword in the Stone | USA | 1963 | 79 min | Original or 1983 theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | February 2, 1988 |
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March 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) |
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36 | Alice in Wonderland | USA | 1951 | 75 min | 1974 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | March 31, 1988 |
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Season Two (1988-1991)
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 / blue, and the spark forms yellow text reading “Walt Disney” on the top and “CLASSICS” on the bottom in front of a shiny black diamond. This gradient background variant exclusively appeared on the 1988 release of Cinderella, though it did appear on select October 1992 titles, as well as the September 1992 demo VHS and retail LaserDisc versions of The Rescuers.
Starting with Bambi, the Shiny Black Diamond logo was updated to include a plain blue background instead of the black / blue gradient background. The diamond also lacks some of the shine it had in the prototype logo.
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) |
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410 | Cinderella | USA | 1950 | 76 min | 1987 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 4, 1988 |
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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) |
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229 | 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 |
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24 | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1972 or 1976 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | September 28, 1989 |
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942 | Bambi | USA | 1942 | 69 min | TBD | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | September 28, 1989 |
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January 1990
September 1989 permanent availability titles in this batch were re-issued in this month of 1990 with new tape labels. The front tape labels on these issues were slightly altered.
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 | 1972 or 1976 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | January 24, 1990 |
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229 | The Sword in the Stone | USA | 1963 | 79 min | Original or 1983 theatrical version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | January 24, 1990 |
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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) |
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913 | The Little Mermaid | USA | 1989 | 83 min | Original theatrical version | G | Matted 1.66 | 1 | N/A | Color | May 18, 1990 |
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September 1990
This month of 1990 was when "The Little Mermaid" was released on Laserdisc.
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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913 | 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 | Peter Pan | USA | 1953 | 76 min | 1989 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | September 21, 1990 |
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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) |
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1122 | The Jungle Book | USA | 1967 | 78 min | TBD | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | May 3, 1991 |
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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) |
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24 | Dumbo | USA | 1941 | 63 min | 1959 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | July 12, 1991 |
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36 | Alice in Wonderland | USA | 1951 | 75 min | 1974 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | July 12, 1991 |
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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 | July 12, 1991 |
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1189 | 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
The re-issue of "The Jungle Book" in this batch was to coincide with the launch of the Walt Disney Studio Film Collection.
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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1122 | The Jungle Book | USA | 1967 | 78 min | TBD | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | September 11, 1991 |
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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
This month of 1991 was the final time that Disney released their titles on Betamax.
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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December 1991
These re-issues were to coincide with the video releases of the first three volumes of the TV series, "Dinosaurs".
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 | December 6, 1991 |
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36 | Alice in Wonderland | USA | 1951 | 75 min | 1974 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | December 6, 1991 |
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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 | December 6, 1991 |
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Season Three (1992-1994)
In 1992, starting with “101 Dalmatians”, a third variation of the 1988/1989 Shiny Black Diamond logo was created, with the color slightly tinted to blue and clean audio.
Starting with the retail VHS release of “The Rescuers”, a fourth variation of the logo was created, with enhanced bass heavy audio due to deterioration of the master recording.
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) |
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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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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) |
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1189 | Robin Hood | USA | 1973 | 83 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | July 17, 1992 |
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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
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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1399 | The Rescuers | USA | 1977 | 76 min | Original theatrical version | G | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | September 18, 1992 |
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October 1992
This batch of titles was the first one in the series with Proof of Purchase tab labels printed above the back covers and originally planned for moratorium on April 30, 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) |
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1142 | The Rescuers Down Under | USA | 1990 | 77 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 30, 1992 |
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1189 | Robin Hood | USA | 1973 | 83 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 30, 1992 |
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1325 | Beauty and the Beast | USA | 1991 | 84 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.66 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 30, 1992 |
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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 7, 1992 October 30, 1992 |
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1399 | The Rescuers | USA | 1977 | 76 min | Original theatrical version | G | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 30, 1992 |
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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) |
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239 | Pinocchio | USA | 1940 | 87 min | 1992 theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | March 26, 1993 |
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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) |
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1662 | Aladdin | USA | 1992 | 90 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.78 | 1 | N/A | Color | September 29, 1993 |
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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) |
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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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Not part of any special video collection, but advertised in video inserts with the Classics logo
Along with "The Sword in the Stone", the post-November 1985 re-issues of "Dumbo", the post-May 1986 re-issues of "Alice in Wonderland" and the post-July 1991 re-issues of "Robin Hood", these standard-wave titles were permanent availability releases.
September 1989
These titles were advertised in an insert booklet for the "Bambi" video release.
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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23 | Mary Poppins | USA | 1964 | 139 min | Standard version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | September 28, 1989 |
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91 | The Three Caballeros | USA | 1945 | 71 min | 1960s theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | September 28, 1989 |
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October 1989
Another title advertised in an insert booklet for the "Bambi" video release.
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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16 | Bedknobs and Broomsticks | USA | 1971 | 117 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | October 12, 1989 |
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Not part of any special video collection, but advertised in video inserts and retail labels as the "Disney Classics"
March 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) |
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23 | Mary Poppins | USA | 1964 | 139 min | Standard version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | March 15, 1991 |
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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) |
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10 | Pete's Dragon | USA | 1977 | 128 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | May 3, 1991 |
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July 1991
These titles were re-issued with slightly updated print masters, to coincide with the Classics video re-issue of "Robin Hood".
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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16 | Bedknobs and Broomsticks | USA | 1971 | 117 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | July 12, 1991 |
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23 | Mary Poppins | USA | 1964 | 139 min | Standard version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | July 12, 1991 |
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July 1992
The following titles in this batch were re-issued in this month of 1992 with slightly updated tape labels, to coincide with the Classics video release of "The Great Mouse Detective" and standard-wave video releases of the second three volumes of the TV series, "Dinosaurs". Early copies of these re-issues were printed in early May 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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10 | Pete's Dragon | USA | 1977 | 128 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | July 17, 1992 |
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16 | Bedknobs and Broomsticks | USA | 1971 | 117 min | Standard version | G | Matted 1.75 | 1 | N/A | Color | July 17, 1992 |
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23 | Mary Poppins | USA | 1964 | 139 min | Standard version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | July 17, 1992 |
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91 | The Three Caballeros | USA | 1945 | 71 min | 1960s theatrical version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | July 17, 1992 |
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September 1992
The following title in this batch has new case cover artwork and previews for three titles released on video in the Classics series; two are at the start and one is at the end.
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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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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October 1992
These re-issues were to coincide with the Classics video release of "Beauty and the Beast".
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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23 | Mary Poppins | USA | 1964 | 139 min | Standard version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 30, 1992 |
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Part of the Masterpiece Collection series, but released with the Classics logo (1994, 1996)
October 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) |
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23 | Mary Poppins | USA | 1964 | 139 min | Standard version | G | Academy | 1 | N/A | Color | October 28, 1994 |
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February 1996
Strangely enough, the earliest copies of the 1996 VHS release of “Pocahontas” that were printed before mid December 1995 started with the second 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) |
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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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