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* International versions (bar the German version) may have the "presents" text in their native language, like "presenta" in Spain.
* International versions (bar the German version) may have the "presents" text in their native language, like "presenta" in Spain.


'''FX/SFX:''' Traditional animation for the Normal logo and Scanimation for the German version.
'''FX/SFX:''' Traditional animation for the normal logo and Scanimation for the German version.


'''Music/Sounds:''' An eerie synthesized humming sound, complete with two "whooshes" at the end. The Arena variant uses the music from the Spectrum version (''Magnum: On The Wings of Heaven'', however, uses the Spectrum version over the standard logo). The Spectrum jingle was also used for the normal version on VHS releases from Spain.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A synthesized humming sound, complete with two "whooshes" at the end. The Arena variant uses the music from the Spectrum version (''Magnum: On The Wings of Heaven'', however, uses the Spectrum version over the standard logo). The Spectrum jingle was also used for the normal version on VHS releases from Spain.


'''Availability:''' Extremely rare.
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare.
* Check thrift stores or eBay for VHS releases containing this logo.
* It can be seen on the UK pre-cert release of ''An American Werewolf in London''.
* It can be seen on the UK pre-cert release of ''An American Werewolf in London''.
* The German version can be seen on German PAL tapes such as ''The Vindicator''.
* The German version can be seen on German PAL tapes such as ''The Vindicator''.
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* The logo can also be seen on a few of RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video's [[Musicvision]] tapes featuring artists under the PolyGram umbrella (including ''Rush: Through the Camera's Eye''), but other than that it hardly put in an appearance on American tapes.
* The logo can also be seen on a few of RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video's [[Musicvision]] tapes featuring artists under the PolyGram umbrella (including ''Rush: Through the Camera's Eye''), but other than that it hardly put in an appearance on American tapes.
* This logo was discontinued around the time the company merged with its [[PolyGram Music Video]] subsidiary to expand beyond music titles.
* This logo was discontinued around the time the company merged with its [[PolyGram Music Video]] subsidiary to expand beyond music titles.
'''Legacy:''' The music in the Spectrum variant of the logo is quite nice to listen to, and the animation is decent too.


===2nd Logo (1986)===
===2nd Logo (1986)===
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'''Availability:''' Only known to appear on a Spanish VHS of ''Breeders'' (1986) (AKA: ''La Muerte Ataca New York'').
'''Availability:''' Only known to appear on a Spanish VHS of ''Breeders'' (1986) (AKA: ''La Muerte Ataca New York'').
'''Legacy:''' A weird logo that was only used once.


===3rd Logo (May 1991-August 3, 1993)===
===3rd Logo (May 1991-August 3, 1993)===
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* A still version with the copyright notice below the logo saying "(C) POLYGRAM VIDEO 1992" was seen on a 1992 UK VHS release titled ''Newcastle United: Ten out of Ten''.
* A still version with the copyright notice below the logo saying "(C) POLYGRAM VIDEO 1992" was seen on a 1992 UK VHS release titled ''Newcastle United: Ten out of Ten''.


'''FX/SFX:''' The tape being assembled, and the "shadows" on the background. Very nice and modern graphics, especially for the 1990s.
'''FX/SFX:''' The tape being assembled, and the "shadows" on the background.  


'''Music/Sounds:''' A mellow synth-rock theme combined with a whirring sound.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A mellow synth-rock theme combined with a whirring sound.
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* Also appears on 1991 Laserdisc releases of ''Two Rooms: Celebrating The Songs Of Elton John & Bernie Taupin'', ''Genesis: A History'', and the 1993 Laserdisc of ''NFL Rocks''.
* Also appears on 1991 Laserdisc releases of ''Two Rooms: Celebrating The Songs Of Elton John & Bernie Taupin'', ''Genesis: A History'', and the 1993 Laserdisc of ''NFL Rocks''.
* This logo also appears on UK VHS releases of ''Thunderbirds'', ''Stingray'', ''Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons'', ''Joe 90'' and ''Space: 1999'', among others.
* This logo also appears on UK VHS releases of ''Thunderbirds'', ''Stingray'', ''Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons'', ''Joe 90'' and ''Space: 1999'', among others.
'''Legacy:''' It's a cool logo, and certainly much more interesting than the next logo.


===4th Logo (July 20, 1993-1997)===
===4th Logo (July 20, 1993-1997)===
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*On rental-priced releases, there is a version with a blue wallpaper with PolyGram Video logos in the background. The PolyGram logo also leaves a small shadow.
*On rental-priced releases, there is a version with a blue wallpaper with PolyGram Video logos in the background. The PolyGram logo also leaves a small shadow.
*There is also a version with "Coming Soon From" on the screen before the logo plays as normal, with the finished logo under it. So far, this has only been spotted on ''Posse'', ''Snow White: A Tale of Terror'', and ''Fargo'' with the black background, and on ''The Basketball Diaries'', ''The Portrait of a Lady,'' ''The Usual Suspects'' and ''Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh'' with the blue wallpaper background.
*There is also a version with "Coming Soon From" on the screen before the logo plays as normal, with the finished logo under it. So far, this has only been spotted on ''Posse'', ''Snow White: A Tale of Terror'', and ''Fargo'' with the black background, and on ''The Basketball Diaries'', ''The Portrait of a Lady,'' ''The Usual Suspects'' and ''Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh'' with the blue wallpaper background.
*A still version (strangely, depicting the logo mid-animation) was used for ''The Crayon Box''.
*A still version (depicting the logo mid-animation) was used for ''The Crayon Box''.


'''FX/SFX:''' The letters and line appearing.
'''FX/SFX:''' The letters and line appearing.
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*Makes an surprise appearance on the 1998 [[Image Entertainment|Image]]/Polygram Video Laserdisc of ''The Game'' (1997), even though releases from the same year use the 6th logo.
*Makes an surprise appearance on the 1998 [[Image Entertainment|Image]]/Polygram Video Laserdisc of ''The Game'' (1997), even though releases from the same year use the 6th logo.
*It's unknown if this appeared on Australian BBC video tapes they distributed from 1993-1996.
*It's unknown if this appeared on Australian BBC video tapes they distributed from 1993-1996.
'''Legacy:''' This logo isn't liked very much since it isn't very creative, especially compared to the logo before. Also, the scratching noises can startle some people.


===5th Logo (1996-1997)===
===5th Logo (1996-1997)===
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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. Seen at the end of a PolyGram DVD promo, which can be seen on the very first DVDs released from the company, one example being the 1997 DVD of ''Ghost in the Shell''.
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. Seen at the end of a PolyGram DVD promo, which can be seen on the very first DVDs released from the company, one example being the 1997 DVD of ''Ghost in the Shell''.
'''Legacy:''' The zap at the start could startle some, but it's a decent logo.


===6th Logo (1997-September 14, 1999)===
===6th Logo (1997-September 14, 1999)===
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*Also seen on the ''1998 World Series'' video, as well as the ''1999 San Antonio Spurs NBA Championship Video''.
*Also seen on the ''1998 World Series'' video, as well as the ''1999 San Antonio Spurs NBA Championship Video''.
*Sometimes, at the end of UK VHS tapes, the logo is shown before the warning screen.
*Sometimes, at the end of UK VHS tapes, the logo is shown before the warning screen.
'''Legacy:''' Some people like this logo because of the animation, but others can be annoyed because of the wingman. But it's a good end to the company.


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