Many folks have ancient VHS tapes in attic storage boxes. For some reason, we save items from our past that are no longer useful. They frequently have fond memories. If you’re one of the people who still has a lot of VHS tapes hanging around, you might want to check them out before you throw them away.
Some of the ancient VHS tapes are worth thousands of dollars. If we’ve piqued your interest, keep reading to find out more about the five most costly VHS tapes ever sold.
List of 10 Most Expensive VHS Tapes in the World?
1. Beauty and The Beast Black Diamond The Classics Disney Selling price: $239,998.98
According to Screen Crush, a copy of the classic Disney animated film “Beauty and the Beast” sold at auction for slightly under $240,000. The VHS was listed in “acceptable” condition in its original case. This was no ordinary copy of the film. The box cover for the Black Diamond series featured a black diamond emblem, making it an extremely rare collectible item
2. Star Wars: A New Hope Value: $35,000
The second film in the original “Star Wars” franchise, released in 1984, was titled “A New Hope.” A copy that was unopened and still sealed in its original packaging was valued at $35,000. It was advertised on eBay. As of 2022, FM verifies that it is the second most costly VHS of all time.
To prevent degradation, the $35K version was kept maintained in an acid-free polycarbonate case with little to no light exposure. It’s a brand new copy that’s still sealed in the original plastic packing from 1984. Furthermore, there are two advertising stickers with the white CBS/Fox watermark on the package.
3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Value: $28,500
A “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” VHS is worth about $30,000. If you have an original copy of the 1990 version, you could be sitting on a small sum. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” was the independent picture with the biggest box office gross at the time of its release.
It topped the charts for nine years. The most valuable copies are the first edition Alliance version from 1990, as opposed to the less valuable FHE edition. It’s one of the most valuable collector VHS cassettes available today.
4. Top Gun Value: $8,200
The Sun verifies that a VHS tape of Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun” sold at auction for $8,200.
5. The Lion King Value: $6,750
Disney should be avoided. The Lion King Black Diamond classic edition is one of the most valuable and expensive VHS cassettes available. It was sold at auction, with a collector placing the winning offer of $6,750. This much may be worth it if you have a copy of this VHS tape. The value is determined by its condition.
6. Star Wars (Sealed) Value: $3,500
At auction, a copy of the original “Star Wars” film from 1977 sold for $3,500. It was the first picture in the franchise’s lineage, and it was followed by dozens of prequels, sequels, and spinoffs. After premiering in theatres in 1977, the picture that became a cultural phenomenon was released on video in 1982 as rental copies. Fox Studios offered it for families to rent and enjoy.
7. Dr. Frankenstein’s Castle of Freaks Value: $1,880
Dr. Frankenstein’s Castle of Freaks is one of the most costly VHS tapes in the world. It’s an Italian horror film from 1974. The film runs for 89 minutes. In this version of the film, Dr. Frankenstein reanimates a Neanderthal man after the creature is lynched by the townsfolk. Not everything goes as planned, and the village pays for its wrath.
8. Tales From the QuadeaD Zone Selling price: $1,675
Chester Novell Turner’s film “Tales From the QuadeaD Zone” achieved a high bidding price at auction. A few copies have been sold on eBay, one for $1,675. A few more instances of the rare VHS cassette have sold on eBay for $700 to $800. It is considered one of the most valuable VHS tapes ever sold. According to Screen Crush, the film was only released on VHS, making it a unique addition for some collectors.
9. Africa Addio Selling price: $1,000
Africa Addio, also known as Farewell Africa, sold for a whopping $1,000. The old and scarce VHS cassette is a recording of a 1966 Italian mondo documentary film. Franco Prosperi and Gualtiero Jacopettu collaborated on the screenplay. It’s the story of Africa’s colonial age coming to an end.
10. The Flesh Eaters Selling price: $950
If you come upon an ancient copy of the 1964 horror film “The Flesh Eaters,” you could be sitting on a nearly $1000 tape. A mint condition copy of “The Flesh Eaters” is estimated to be worth $950. What is there about this VHS that makes it so valuable? It was one of the first films permitted to be released with violent outbursts, explicit violence, and gore.
It was a horrifying image of people being heated by horrible germs in the 1960s. It was one of the most gruesome films of its period, and when it was released, it drew mixed reviews from a shocked and terrified audience. It eventually gained a cult following.
What companies produce the most expensive VHS Tapes in the world?
Walt Disney Classics manufactured the most expensive VHS Tapes in the world
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