1. Beauty and the Beast (Black Diamond Edition)
If you remember the classic Disney Black Diamond logo on your VHS copy, you could be in luck! The “Black Diamond” editions are especially sought after by collectors, and Beauty and the Beast is one of the most valuable ones. Depending on its condition, it might fetch a pretty penny.
2. The Little Mermaid (Original Controversial Cover)
Here’s a classic that has an extra twist! Early VHS copies of The Little Mermaid had controversial cover art, which was later changed. If you have the original “banned” version, it could be worth a couple hundred dollars—just for the cover alone!
3. Aladdin (Black Diamond Edition)
Disney VHS tapes can be treasure troves, and the Black Diamond edition of Aladdin is one of the most prized. Collectors love it, especially since it’s from the era of hand-drawn animation. You could snag around $100 or more if yours is in good shape.
4. The Lion King (Black Diamond Edition)
Another gem in Disney’s Black Diamond series is The Lion King. It’s beloved worldwide, and collectors are willing to pay for that nostalgia. If you’re lucky enough to have a pristine copy, it could be worth a tidy sum, sometimes up to $250.
5. Star Wars Trilogy Box Set (Pre-Special Edition)
Star Wars collectors are always on the hunt, and if you have the original, unaltered VHS trilogy box set (before George Lucas started adding effects in the ’90s), it could be worth several hundred dollars. Fans love the untouched versions of the classic trilogy.
6. Back to the Future Trilogy Box Set
If you were a fan of Marty McFly and Doc Brown, you might be holding onto a goldmine. The original Back to the Future VHS trilogy box set has become a collector’s item, with sets in good condition selling for around $100 or more.
7. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974 Original)
Horror fans, this one’s for you! The original 1974 release of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre on VHS is super rare, and horror enthusiasts are willing to pay a premium for it. If you have this cult classic in good condition, you could see offers in the hundreds.
8. Halloween (1978 Original)
Another horror staple that collectors are after is John Carpenter’s Halloween. First-edition VHS copies can sell for over $100, and even more if you have a mint condition tape. It’s a must-have for horror memorabilia collectors.
9. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Green Clamshell Edition)
If you have the special green clamshell VHS of E.T., hang onto it! This limited edition release can go for over $100. It’s not just nostalgia driving the price—it’s the quirky, memorable packaging that collectors love.
10. Bambi (Black Diamond Edition)
Here’s another Black Diamond Disney classic that can fetch a pretty penny! Bambi is a collector’s favorite, and it’s not uncommon to see good-condition copies selling for well over $100, especially if the tape and case are intact.
11. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Black Diamond Edition)
Being Disney’s first-ever animated feature film, Snow White holds special significance, and collectors know it. A Black Diamond edition VHS of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is highly sought after and could sell for anywhere between $50 to $200, depending on the condition.
12. The Evil Dead (Original VHS Release)
This cult classic has a huge following, and collectors love the original VHS releases of The Evil Dead. In good condition, it could easily sell for $100 or more. For fans of campy horror, this one’s a prized possession.
13. Jurassic Park (Original VHS Release)
When Jurassic Park hit the screens, it was groundbreaking, and the original VHS is still in high demand. Even if it doesn’t sell for as much as some rarer tapes, you could still get around $50 to $100 for a well-kept copy.
