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List of Walt Disney Classics video releases

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)

Wave One (1984-1988)

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

1984

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
  • 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.

1985

July

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
  • Opens with a trailer for The Black Cauldron which contains rare footage not seen in the final cut.
November
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
  • This release uses the 1984 (1983 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo.
  • Copies prior to October 1985 begin with the MPAA rating bumper and the 1953 Buena Vista logo, while copies printed after omit them.
  • Some earlier copies had the Walt Disney & You promo at the end.
228VS/BS 1 Robin Hood USA 1973 83 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color November 5, 1985
  • This issue ends with the "Walt Disney and You" promo.
239 V/B 1 Pinocchio USA 1940 87 min 1984 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color November 5, 1985
  • This release does not open with the trailer for The Black Cauldron.

1986

March

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
  • Copies prior to February 1986 start with the 1984 (1983 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo, while copies printed after start with the 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo.
    • Copies printed between February-March 1986 use the regular 1984 Cheesy Diamond logo variation. However, on copies printed after March 1, 1986, the logo freezes for 10 seconds before it fades out.
  • Copies prior to March 1986 end with the "Walt Disney and You" promo, while copies printed after omit it.
  • Opens with a trailer for The Journey of Natty Gann.
May

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
  • Copies prior to April 1986 start with the 1984 (1983 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo, while copies printed after start with the 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo, which freezes for 10 seconds.
  • This is the only Classics title to be packaged in a cardboard slipcover.
October

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
  • This issue uses the 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo, which freezes for 10 seconds, in place of the 1984 (1983 internationally) Neon Mickey.
36 V/B 2 Alice in Wonderland USA 1951 75 min 1974 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color October 14, 1986
  • Still uses the second version of the May 1986 print master.
228 V/B 2 Robin Hood USA 1973 83 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color October 14, 1986
  • This issue reuses the second version of the original December 1984 print master.
  • This issue is bracket no. 228-2.
  • Went into moratorium on April 30, 1987.
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
  • 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.
239 V/B 1 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.
  • The 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo on this issue freezes for 10 seconds before it fades out.
  • Went into moratorium on April 30, 1987.
476 V/B 1 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.

1987

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
  • This issue uses the regular 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo variation.
036 3 Alice in Wonderland USA 1951 75 min 1974 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color October 6, 1987
  • This issue uses a standard clamshell.
  • This issue uses the short variant of the 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo, following the slide-showed variant of the red-orange FBI warning screens.
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
  • This issue lacks previews and uses the short variant of the 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo.
    • 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.
476 2 Sleeping Beauty USA 1959 75 min Original theatrical version G Technirama 1 N/A Color October 6, 1987
  • 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.
582 1 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.

Wave Two (1988-1994)

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.

1988

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
  • 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 still used the October 1987 print master, however.
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
  • 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.

1989

September
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
  • This issue still uses the October 1988 bracket number and the October 1987 print master.
  • New case cover artwork.
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
  • This issue still uses the second version of the October 1987 print master and reuses the original March 1986 issue number.
  • New case cover artwork.
942 1 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.
October
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

1990

May

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
  • 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.
September

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)
913 1 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.
960 1 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.

1991

May
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 1959 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color May 3, 1991
  • This issue has the 1989 CGI Diamond logo.
  • This issue was in honor of the film's 50th anniversary.
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
  • This issue has the 1989 CGI Diamond logo.
  • Exclusively duplicated at Technicolor Videocassette in Livonia.
1122 1 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.
July

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)
024 TBD Dumbo USA 1941 63 min 1959 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color July 12, 1991
  • Also released on LaserDisc.
036 5 Alice in Wonderland USA 1951 75 min 1974 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color July 12, 1991
  • Also released on LaserDisc.
  • This issue was in honor of the film's 40th anniversary.
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
  • Also released on LaserDisc.
1189 1 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 short 1989 CGI Diamond logo variation.
  • 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.
September
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
  • Opens with a video trailer for The Jungle Book.
  • The earliest copy of this release was printed in April 1991.
  • Very early copies printed at Technicolor Videocassette in California prior to early May 1991 use the shadowed variant of the red-orange warning screens.
  • Copies printed at Technicolor Videocassette in Livonia before May 1991 and after July 1991, as well as copies printed at Technicolor Videocassette in California after early May 1991, use the regular variant of the red-orange warning screens.
  • Select copies printed at Technicolor Videocassette in Livonia between May-July 1991 use the 10-second cut-in variant of the red-orange warning screens.
November

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)
1132 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; both of the screens each are only about 3-4 seconds.
  • The Walt Disney Home Video logo is on the bottom of the face label if it is a horizontal silkscreen-inked 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 silkscreen-inked label, or a gold yellow vertical sticker-label.
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.

1992

TBD
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)
024 Dumbo USA 1941 63 min 1959 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color 1992
  • Descriptive Video Service-encoded copies use the 1988 prototype logo variation.
    • Other than that, the print master is the same as on the May 1991 issue.
January
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 January 24, 1992
  • 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.
February

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)
24 Dumbo USA 1941 63 min 1959 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color February 21, 1992
  • Reuses the May 1991 print master.
36 Alice in Wonderland USA 1951 75 min 1974 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color February 21, 1992
  • 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.
229 The Sword in the Stone USA 1963 79 min Original theatrical version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color February 21, 1992
  • Copies printed at Technicolor Videocassette in Livonia that reuses the May 1991 print master.
April
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
  • 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.
1263 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.
June
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
  • Exclusively duplicated, marketed and distributed in Canada.
  • This issue uses the green warning screens and lacks previews at the beginning and end.
  • Contains the 1988 prototype logo.
1189 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 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.
July
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.
  • 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.
September
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
  • 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 copy of this release was printed in early April 1992.
October
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
  • 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.

1993

TBD
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)
036 Alice in Wonderland USA 1951 75 min 1974 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color Q1 1993
  • Exclusively duplicated at Technicolor Videocassette in California.
February
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 February 26, 1993 TBD
March
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 2 Pinocchio USA 1940 88 min 1992 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color March 26, 1993
  • Copies printed after mid-January 1993 open with a theatrical trailer for The Nightmare Before Christmas and the video trailer for Aladdin.
  • Copies prior to mid-January 1993 solely open with the video trailer for Aladdin.
1142 1 The Rescuers Down Under USA 1990 77 min Standard version G Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color March 26, 1993 TBD
1360 1 The Great Mouse Detective USA 1986 74 min 1992 theatrical version G Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color February 26, 1993
  • Reuses the July 1992 print master.
April
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 April 30, 1993
  • Reuses the May 1991 print master.
036 6 Alice in Wonderland USA 1951 75 min 1974 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color April 30, 1993
  • Reuses the May 1991 print master.
1189 2 Robin Hood USA 1973 83 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color April 30, 1993 TBD
October
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

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
  • Copies printed prior to January 26, 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.

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)
228 V/B 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.

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)
476 Sleeping Beauty USA 1959 75 min Original theatrical version G Technirama 1 N/A Color October 4, 1988
  • Remained in stock until late December 1988.

1991

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
  • Reuses the May 1990 print master.
960 Peter Pan USA 1953 76 min 1989 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color July 12, 1991
  • Reuses the September 1990 print master.

1992

January

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

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)
239 Pinocchio USA 1940 87 min 1984 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • Reuses the October 1986 print master.
410 Cinderella USA 1950 76 min 1987 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • Reuses the October 1988 print master.
476 Sleeping Beauty USA 1959 75 min 1986 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • Reuses the October 1988 print master.
582 Lady and the Tramp USA 1957 75 min 1986 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • Reuses the October 1987 print master.
913 The Little Mermaid USA 1989 83 min Original theatrical version G Matted 1.66 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • Reuses the May 1990 print master.
942 Bambi USA 1942 69 min 1988 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • Reuses the September 1989 print master.
960 Peter Pan USA 1953 77 min 1989 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • Reuses the September 1990 print master.
1122 The Jungle Book USA 1967 78 min 1990 theatrical version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • Reuses the 1992 print master only duplicated at Technicolor in Livonia.
  • Reuses the May 1991 print master only duplicated at Technicolor in California.
1189 Robin Hood USA 1973 83 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • Reuses the April 1992 print master.

1993

The possibility of these re-issues was testified by Buena Vista Home Video then-president Ann Daly. These 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
  • 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 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 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 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 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.

1994

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)
239 Pinocchio USA 1940 87 min 1962 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color October 28, 1994
  • Still uses the second version of the March 1993 print master.
1132 Fantasia USA 1940 120 min 1990 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color October 28, 1994
  • Still uses the November 1991 print master.
1662 Aladdin USA 1992 90 min Standard version G Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color October 28, 1994
  • Still uses the second version of the October 1993 print master.

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)
2041 The Fox and the Hound USA 1981 83 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color July 7, 1995
  • 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)

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.

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
  • Canadian copies use the dark red warning screens, while USA copies use the red-orange FBI warning screens.

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)
016 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 Mary Poppins USA 1964 139 min Standard version G Academy 1 N/A Color September 28, 1989
  • Rounded-corner clamshell cover variation.
091 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 physically 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."

1991

May

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
  • 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.
016 Bedknobs and Broomsticks USA 1971 117 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color May 3, 1991
  • Exclusively duplicated at Technicolor Videocassette in Livonia.
  • 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.

July

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
  • Exclusively duplicated at Technicolor Videocassette in California.
  • The original Buena Vista logo is intact.
023 Mary Poppins USA 1964 139 min Standard version G Academy 1 N/A Color July 12, 1991
  • On copies printed at Technicolor Videocassette in California, the original Buena Vista logo is intact and looks tall and skinny.
091 The Three Caballeros USA 1945 71 min 1960s theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color July 12, 1991 TBD

November

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
  • On this issue, the Buena Vista logo is in its correct aspect ratio.
023 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.

1992

February

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

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
  • Opens with video trailers for Beauty and the Beast and The Rescuers. Closes with a video trailer for The Great Mouse Detective.
  • One of the first releases to use the blue text bumpers, and the only release under the Walt Disney Home Video label to use a "Special Preview" screen in this format.
  • 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.

1993

April

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 April 30, 1993
  • Has the all caps text Proof of Purchase tab label variation where the words, "PROOF OF PURCHASE" are on the left center, the title is on the top right, and the stock number is on the bottom right. Many copies still came in the May 1989 cover, though.

October

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
  • 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)

1996

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)
5741 Pocahontas USA 1995 81 min Standard version G Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color February 28, 1996
  • The earliest copy of this release of the title was printed in late November 1995.

Trivia

  • The front artwork for the video release of The Little Mermaid led to some controversy due to nudity. While the artwork would be revised for the packaging for the subsequent LaserDisc release, the original cover was not necessarily banned, contrary to popular belief.
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