Bring home cinema history with the ultimate unedited Star Wars experience.
This vintage 1995 Star Wars Trilogy 3-Tape VHS Box Set ("Faces" Edition) features the legendary, digitally mastered THX versions of A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. Highly sought after by purists, this specific release preserves the original, unaltered theatrical cuts before George Lucas introduced CGI changes, modernized audio, and structural revisions in the 1997 Special Editions.
Up for sale is a rare, factory-sealed copy of the iconic 1995 Star Wars Original Trilogy VHS Box Set. This historic release features the original theatrical cuts of A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi before George Lucas introduced the controversial Special Edition digital alterations in 1997 (e.g. the Ewok Celebration is still intact)
Perfect for vintage media collectors, Star Wars enthusiasts, or high-grade physical media investors looking for an authentic piece of cinematic history.
Condition & Collector Notes :Excellent pre-owned vintage condition.
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Factory Seal: Retains its original clear plastic shrink wrap featuring the distinct horizontal factory overlap seam across the center of the box.
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Seal Integrity: The plastic wrap remains mostly intact and taut across the glossy black surface. There is a slight pulling and a minor opening of the shrink wrap along the outer left edge/corner as documented in the close-up photos.
- Box Condition: The underlying black slipcase structure is solid with crisp corners. Shows very minor, typical shelf wear and light surface dust trapped under the seal from decades of storage
Why This Edition Belongs in Your Collection
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The True Originals: See the films exactly as they premiered in theaters, featuring original practical special effects, matte paintings, and classic character interactions (yes, Han shoots first, before the Ewok song was removed, for example)
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Premium Audio & Video: Digitally mastered in THX for superior 90s analog sound and crisp picture quality.
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The "Faces" Packaging: Beautifully designed outer sleeve art focusing on Darth Vader, making it a stunning display piece for any media shelf, retro room, or Star Wars shrine.
- The box spines form a multi-panel close-up graphic when shelved, featuring stylized close-up character portraits—Darth Vader for A New Hope, a Stormtrooper for The Empire Strikes Back, and Yoda for Return of the Jedi
Note: As a vintage analog media product over 30 years old, minor shelf wear on the protective outer wrap is expected. Please review the high-resolution product photos for exact cosmetic details before purchasing.
Product Details
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Format: VHS (NTSC)
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Number of Tapes: 3 (Episodes IV, V, & VI)
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Release Year: 1995
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Distributor: CBS/FOX Video / Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
- Features: Original, unaltered theatrical presentations digitally mastered in THX audio