List of Walt Disney Classics video releases

From Home Video

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)
228VS/BS Robin Hood USA 1973 83 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color December 3, 1984
  • Very early 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.
  • Copies printed between September-December 1984 and after February 1986 had no previews at all.
  • Copies printed between December 1984-February 1986 ended with the "Walt Disney and You" promo.

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)
239 V/B Pinocchio USA 1940 87 min 1984 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color July 16, 1985
  • Copies prior to early July 1985 started with a trailer for The Black Cauldron which contains rare footage not seen in the final cut.

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)
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.
  • Copies prior to August 1985 begin with the MPAA rating bumper and the 1954 Buena Vista logo, while copies printed after omit them.

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 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 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
  • Copies prior to early February 1986 start with the 1984 (1981 internationally) "Neon Mickey" WDHV logo, while copies printed after start with the 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo.
    • Copies printed between early February-mid March 1986 use the regular 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo variation. However, on copies printed after mid March 1986, the logo freezes for 10 seconds before it fades out.
  • Copies prior to mid March 1986 end with the "Walt Disney and You" promo, while copies printed after omitted it.
  • Opens with a trailer for The Journey of Natty Gann.

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)
36 V/B Alice in Wonderland USA 1951 75 min 1974 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color May 28, 1986
  • 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).
  • This is the only Classics title to come in a cardboard slipcover.

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
  • This issue uses a standard clamshell.
    • This issue still uses the second version of the original May 1986 print master.
239 V/B Pinocchio USA 1940 87 min 1984 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color June 14, 1986
  • This issue is bracket no. 239-2.
  • This issue still uses the second version of the original July 1985 print master.

October 1986

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.

Pre-March 1986 titles in the series were re-issued at this time.

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 October 14, 1986
  • This issue uses the 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo (which freezes for 10 seconds), in place of the 1984 (1981 internationally) Neon Mickey.
228 V/B Robin Hood USA 1973 83 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color October 14, 1986
  • This issue uses the third version of the original December 1984 print master.
  • This issue is bracket no. 228-2.
  • Originally planned for moratorium on April 30, 1987.
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
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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

Starting this year, alongside new Classics releases, a new standard-wave title under the Walt Disney Home Video label was released. While these releases aren't included in the Classics line, they would later be advertised in video 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)
24 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.
  • This issue is bracket no. 24-4.
36 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 fade-short variant of the 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo, following the slide-showed variant of the red-orange FBI warning screens.
  • This issue is bracket no. 36-3.
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
  • This issue lacks previews and uses the fade-short variant of the 1984 Cheesy Black Diamond logo, following the slide-showed variant of the red-orange FBI warning screens.
  • Some copies still come in the October 1986 case cover.
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.

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)
24 Dumbo USA 1941 63 min 1972 or 1976 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color February 2, 1988
  • This issue is bracket no. 24-5.
  • Still uses the October 1987 print master.
36 Alice in Wonderland USA 1951 75 min 1974 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color February 2, 1988
  • This issue uses a standard clamshell, with bracket no. 36-4.
  • Still uses the October 1987 print master.
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
  • 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.

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)
36 Alice in Wonderland USA 1951 75 min 1974 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color March 31, 1988
  • This issue uses a standard clamshell, with bracket no. 36-5.
  • 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.

Season Two (1988-1992)

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 retail video release of Cinderella, though it did appear on select October 1992 video re-issues, as well as the September 1992 demo VHS and retail LaserDisc counterparts 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)
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.
  • Demo copies have the 1984 logo, while retail copies have the prototype 1988 logo variation.
  • On French Canadian copies, the film's RKO fanfare can be heard on the last half of the Walt Disney Pictures logo.

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)
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
  • This issue still uses the February 1988 print master and reuses the original March 1986 bracket number.
  • New case cover artwork.
24 Dumbo USA 1941 63 min 1972 or 1976 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color September 28, 1989
  • This issue still uses the February 1988 bracket number and the October 1987 print master.
  • New case cover artwork.
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.

January 1990

September 1989 permanent availability releases 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)
24 Dumbo USA 1941 63 min 1972 or 1976 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color January 24, 1990
  • Just like the September 1989 issue, this one still uses the February 1988 bracket number and the October 1987 print master.
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
  • Just like the September 1989 issue, this one still uses the February 1988 print master and reuses the original March 1986 bracket number.

May 1990

For the first time, Disney releases a film from their animated canon to video less than a year after its theatrical release with the 1990 VHS counterpart of The Little Mermaid. The VHS counterpart sells insanely well, convincing Disney to pursue this release strategy for their other upcoming films.

"The Black Cauldron" was originally going to be released on video at this time, but due to the success of the former, the video release of the latter had to be delayed to 1998, 4 years after this series was discontinued and replaced with the Masterpiece 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)
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.

September 1990

Starting with the video release of Peter Pan, Disney would further integrate their Classics line with their theatrical releases, placing behind-the-scenes trailers for their upcoming films during their opening previews.

This month of 1990 was also when The Little Mermaid was released on LaserDisc.

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 September 21, 1990
  • This issue was also released on LaserDisc.
  • This issue of the title still uses the original May 1990 print master.
  • Copies of this issue printed between late July-early September 1990 use the standard vertical sticker-label, while most copies printed after early September 1990 use the oversized Betamax-style horizontal sticker-label.
    • Some copies printed between late October-late December 1990 still utilize the standard vertical ink-label that was used on the original May 1990 issue of this title.
  • Went into moratorium on April 30, 1991.
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.
  • Went into moratorium on April 30, 1991.

May 1991

Alongside the first video release of "The Jungle Book", three permanent availability titles in this series were being re-issued at this time.

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 May 3, 1991
  • This issue has the 1989 Shiny Black Diamond logo. Some copies reused the October 1987 print master, though.
  • This issue was possibly in honor of the film's 50th anniversary.
36 Alice in Wonderland USA 1951 75 min 1974 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color May 3, 1991
  • This issue has the 1989 Shiny Black Diamond logo. Some copies reused either the February or March 1988 print master, though.
  • This issue was possibly in honor of the film's 40th anniversary.
229 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 Shiny Black Diamond logo. Some copies reused either the October 1987 or February 1988 print master, though.
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, 1990.
  • The earliest copies of this release were printed in late January 1991.
  • Copies of this release printed between late March-early April 1991 and June-early August 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 previews for The Jungle Book and The Rescuers Down Under.
  • Has the fade-short 1989 Shiny Black 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 1991

The video re-issue of "The Jungle Book" in this batch coincided 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)
1122 The Jungle Book USA 1967 78 min TBD G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color September 11, 1991
  • Same print master as the original release from May 1991, except the red-orange FBI warning screens were replaced with the green FBI warning screens. Some copies still used the red-orange FBI warning screens, though.
  • Originally planned for moratorium on April 30, 1992.
    • Copies printed between late August 1991-early October 1992 and after early January 1993 may have a horizontal ink-label.
    • Copies printed between early October 1992-early 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.
  • Very early copies prior to mid-May 1991 use the shadowed variant of the red-orange FBI warning screens.
  • Copies printed after mid May 1991 use the regular variant of the red-orange FBI warning screens.
  • Select copies printed between mid June-early August 1991 use the 10-second cut-in variant of the red-orange FBI warning screens.
  • Copies of this title printed after December 1991 have the print code information titled “RESCUERS DOWN UNDER” instead of “SELL-THROUGH-(08/91)” or “SUMMER LEAD ‘91”.

November 1991

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 release detailing the making of the film and other bonus features.

This month of 1991 was also the final time that Disney released their titles on Betamax, outside of manufacture-on-demand releases, which lasted into 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)
1132 Fantasia USA 1940 120 min 1990 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color November 1, 1991
  • Originally went into moratorium on December 21, 1991.
  • The VHS counterpart of this release omits the in-credit Buena Vista text in the closing credits, while the LaserDisc counterpart retains it.
  • Copies of this release that came in Deluxe Collector's Edition boxsets do not come in any case and have a gold yellow horizontal sticker-label, while standalone copies come in black clamshells and have either a horizontal ink-label, or a gold yellow vertical sticker-label.

February 1992

These re-issues coincided with the standard-wave video releases of the final four volumes of the animated TV series, "TaleSpin" and the final four volumes of the animated TV series, "The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh".

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 28, 1992
  • This issue still uses the May 1991 print master. Some copies reused the October 1987 print master, though.
36 Alice in Wonderland USA 1951 75 min 1974 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color February 28, 1992
  • This issue still uses the May 1991 print master. Some copies reused either the February or March 1988 print master, though.
229 The Sword in the Stone USA 1963 79 min Original theatrical version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color February 28, 1992
  • This issue still uses the May 1991 print master. Some copies reused either the October 1987 or February 1988 print master, though.
  • The title header on the front tape label is taken directly from the case covers for the original March 1986 release and the October 1986 re-issue if it is a horizontal ink-label.

Season Three (1992-1994)

The lilac bumpers are introduced on these releases, which typically 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.

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, an unofficial fourth variation of the logo was created. Due to deterioration of the master recording, the unofficial fourth variation has bass heavy distorted audio.

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
  • Copies printed after early February 1992 open with a behind-the-scenes trailer for Aladdin, 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.
    • Copies prior to mid February 1992 use this logo twice, while copies printed after fix the error.
  • The earliest copies of this release were printed in early January 1992, mostly with a vertical sticker-label, and lacked previews at the beginning and end. Also, the Walt Disney Classics logo variation used on those copies was the 1989 variation.
  • Originally planned for moratorium on April 30, 1993.

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)
24 Dumbo USA 1941 63 min 1959 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color July 17, 1992
  • Most copies of this issue reuse either the January 1990 or February 1992 tape label, though on some copies of this issue, the FBI warning information is slightly altered if it is a horizontal ink-label.
  • This issue still uses the May 1991 print master. Some copies reused the October 1987 print master, though.
1189 Robin Hood USA 1973 83 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color July 17, 1992
  • This issue uses the green FBI warning screens and still retains the fade-short 1989 Shiny Black Diamond logo variation. Some copies still used the July 1991 print master, though.
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.
  • French-Canadian copies strangely open with the red-orange warning screens and the 1988 prototype Shiny Black Diamond logo.

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)
1399 The Rescuers USA 1977 76 min Original 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" 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 copies of this release were printed in April 1992.

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)
24 Dumbo USA 1941 63 min 1959 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • This issue uses the green FBI warning screens and the 1989 Shiny Black Diamond logo. Some copies reused either the September 1989 case cover, the October 1987 or May 1991 print master, or both, though.
36 Alice in Wonderland USA 1951 75 min 1974 theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • This issue uses the green FBI warning screens and the 1989 Shiny Black Diamond logo. Some copies reused either the March 1988 case cover, the October 1987 or May 1991 print master, or both, though.
1142 The Rescuers Down Under USA 1990 77 min Standard version G Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • Slightly resized case cover variation with the regular Proof of Purchase tab label. Some copies use this variation, while others still use the original September 1991 case cover variation.
  • This issue uses the green FBI warning screens and the regular 1988/1989 WDC logo and lacks previews at the beginning and end. Some copies reused the second version of the original September 1991 print master with previews, though.
1189 Robin Hood USA 1973 83 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • Lacks previews at the beginning and end.
  • Slightly resized case cover variation with the regular Proof of Purchase tab label. Some copies use this variation, while others still use the July 1991 case cover variation.
  • Same print master as the July 1992 issue, except the fade-short 1989 Shiny Black Diamond logo variation is replaced with the full-length 1988 prototype Shiny Black Diamond logo variation. Many later copies still used the fade-short 1989 Shiny Black Diamond logo variation, though.
1325 Beauty and the Beast USA 1991 84 min Standard version G Matted 1.66 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 copies of this release were printed in May 1992.
  • The first title in the series to have a Proof of Purchase tab label printed above the back cover on the clamshell case.
    • Copies prior to late October 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 standalone copies were packaged in white clamshell cases.
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
  • Both issues still use the original July 1992 print master.
  • The 10-07-1992 issue has the same Proof of Purchase tab label variation as on pre-late October 1992 pressings of “Beauty and the Beast”, while the 10-30-1992 one has the regular variation.
  • The earliest copies of the 10-07-1992 issue were printed in early August 1992.
1399 The Rescuers USA 1977 76 min Original theatrical version G Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • Regular Proof of Purchase tab label variation.
  • 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
  • Copies printed after mid January 1993 open with a theatrical preview for The Nightmare Before Christmas and a video preview for Aladdin.
    • Copies prior to February 1993 use a strange reverb-like variant of the theatrical preview, while copies printed after use the regular variant.
  • Very early copies, prior to mid January 1993, solely open with the Aladdin preview.
    • The earliest copies were printed in around early December 1992.
  • On this issue, the 1960 Buena Vista logo and the opening titles are freeze-framed.
  • Originally planned for moratorium on April 30, 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 preview for The Lion King and a video preview for Pinocchio.
  • Copies prior to July 1993 have the “Coming to Theaters” bumper before the “The Lion King” preview on-screen, while copies printed after omitted it.
  • Some copies, most notably those printed between May-August 1993, have the black-background “The Original Animated Classic!” flap on the front cover artwork, while other copies omitted it.
  • Canadian copies of the French version open with the 1989 Shiny Black Diamond logo and a preview for The Fox and the Hound, which was sourced from its 1988 French re-release trailer.
  • Originally planned for moratorium on April 30, 1994.

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.
  • Originally planned for moratorium on April 30, 1995.

Not part of any special video collection, but advertised in video inserts with the Classics logo (1989)

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)
23 Mary Poppins USA 1964 139 min Standard version G Academy 1 N/A Color September 28, 1989
  • Tube-shape clamshell cover variation.
91 The Three Caballeros USA 1945 71 min 1960s theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color September 28, 1989
  • Tube-shape clamshell cover variation.
  • The "Walt Disney's" header on the front cover on this issue is shifted from the left to the middle.
  • The original RKO-Radio Pictures logo is plastered with the 1960 Buena Vista logo on this issue.

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)
16 Bedknobs and Broomsticks USA 1971 117 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color October 12, 1989
  • This issue marked the first time that the film was permanently available on video, two years after the previous 1986 release went on moratorium.

Not part of any special video collection, but advertised in video inserts and retail labels as the "Disney Classics" (1991-1992)

May 1991

These re-issues coincided with the Classics video release of "The Jungle Book".

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)
10 Pete's Dragon USA 1977 128 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color May 3, 1991
  • Some copies may have a vertical sticker-label.
  • Select copies prior to late February 1991 open with a video trailer for "The Jungle Book" and the 1989 gold-text Feature Presentation bumper.
  • Some copies omit the blue MPAA rating bumper and the Buena Vista logo, while select ones printed after March 1991 retain them.
  • Some Canadian copies reused the 1985 print master.
16 Bedknobs and Broomsticks USA 1971 117 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color May 3, 1991
  • The Buena Vista logo is retained on this issue. Some copies still used the October 1989 print master, though.
23 Mary Poppins USA 1964 139 min Standard version G Academy 1 N/A Color May 3, 1991
  • Some copies of this issue retain the Buena Vista logo in the correct ratio, while select ones printed after March 1991 use the film print transfer taken directly from the 1983 video release with the blue MPAA rating bumper completely omitted. Others still used the October 1988 print master.

July 1992

The following titles in this batch were re-issued at this time 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)
10 Pete's Dragon USA 1977 128 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color July 17, 1992
  • This issue of the title still uses the second version of the May 1991 print master. Some copies reused the first version, though.
16 Bedknobs and Broomsticks USA 1971 117 min Standard version G Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color July 17, 1992
  • This issue still uses the May 1991 print master. Some copies reused the October 1989 print master, though.
23 Mary Poppins USA 1964 139 min Standard version G Academy 1 N/A Color July 17, 1992
  • This issue still uses the second version of the May 1991 print master. Many known copies reused either the October 1986 print master or the first version of the May 1991 print master, though.
91 The Three Caballeros USA 1945 71 min 1960s theatrical version G Academy 1 N/A Color July 17, 1992
  • This issue still uses the October 1988 print master.

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)
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.

October 1992

The following re-issue in this batch coincided 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)
23 Mary Poppins USA 1964 139 min Standard version G Academy 1 N/A Color October 30, 1992
  • Regular Proof of Purchase tab label variation. Many copies still used the September 1989 case cover without the tab label, though.
  • This issue uses the green FBI warning screens and the 1991 gold-text WDHV logo. Many copies reused either the October 1986 print master or the first or second version of the May 1991 print master, though.

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)
23 Mary Poppins USA 1964 139 min Standard version G Academy 1 N/A Color October 28, 1994
  • Descriptive Video Service copies use the 1988 prototype Walt Disney Classics logo variation.

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