The Wizard of Oz MGM/UA Family Entertainment VHS Tape
Media / Home Video Preservation

The Wizard of Oz MGM/UA Family Entertainment VHS Tape

This is a vintage VHS release of 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939) distributed by MGM/UA Family Entertainment. The item features a white plastic 'clamshell' case, indicative of the home video marketing style of the late 1990s. The front cover art displays Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale alongside the Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Man centered over the yellow brick road with the Emerald City in the background. Notable features include the MGM/UA logo at the top and a 'Digitally THX Mastered' banner at the bottom, signifying a release focused on higher audio and visual fidelity. The physical condition shows signs of significant wear; the lower-left corner of the outer clear plastic sleeve is torn and jagged, and there is visible yellowing and scuffing on the clamshell edges. The cover art has slight creasing and shelf wear. This specific edition is a standard commercial release and lacks the rarity of original 1980s pressings, but it remains a classic collectible for fans of cinematic history and physical media from the analog era.

Estimated Value

$5.00 - $12.00

Basic Information

Category

Media / Home Video Preservation

Appraised On

April 8, 2026

Estimated Value

$5.00 - $12.00

Item Description

This is a vintage VHS release of 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939) distributed by MGM/UA Family Entertainment. The item features a white plastic 'clamshell' case, indicative of the home video marketing style of the late 1990s. The front cover art displays Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale alongside the Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Man centered over the yellow brick road with the Emerald City in the background. Notable features include the MGM/UA logo at the top and a 'Digitally THX Mastered' banner at the bottom, signifying a release focused on higher audio and visual fidelity. The physical condition shows signs of significant wear; the lower-left corner of the outer clear plastic sleeve is torn and jagged, and there is visible yellowing and scuffing on the clamshell edges. The cover art has slight creasing and shelf wear. This specific edition is a standard commercial release and lacks the rarity of original 1980s pressings, but it remains a classic collectible for fans of cinematic history and physical media from the analog era.

Get Your Items Appraised

Instant estimates of your treasures with AI-powered instant appraisals

Browse More Appraisals