Ring Ring

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Colombia

Polydor Records

calendar_today1973Germany

“This is German first pressing of the first Album from ABBA - before they were called "Abba".”

Polar

calendar_today1973Sweden

“Labels credit artist as "Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Frida". This release has slightly undersized labels without the "Stereo & Mono" arrow logo in the centre, but differs from Ring Ring by the size of the pressed ring around the center hol...”

Polar

calendar_today1973Sweden

“Swedish version, no “Stereo & Mono” on center label”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Mexico

“Labels credit artist as "Los Suecos" (Bjorn & Benny, Anna & Frida".) Inspelad i Metronome studio och även i KMH och Europafilm studio”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1973Hong Kong SAR China

“pressed in Singapore”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1973Austria

“Austrian release 1973 with the same cover and code as the German issue. On the label, however it states "Made in Austria" and "Austro Mechana"”

Sunshine (2)

calendar_today1973South Africa

“Labels credit artist as "BJORN & BENNY, ANNA & FRIDA"”

Polar

calendar_today1973Sweden

“Labels credit artist as "Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Frida". This release has slightly undersized labels without the "Stereo & Mono" arrow logo in the centre. The printed inner sleeve displays other Polar releases that came out before this ...”

Polar

calendar_todayMar 26, 1973Sweden

“with “Stereo & Mono” on center label”

RCA Records

calendar_todayNov 25, 1973Australia

“Notable for being the first ABBA album to be released in Australia. Original 1973 Australian release of the LP Ring Ring by Björn, Benny & Anna, Frida. As shown on the front and back cover Yellow RCA label with credits to Björn & Benny...”

Philips

calendar_todayDec 1, 1973Japan

“Japanese Version of the Ring Ring Album released in December 1973. Unlike other releases, She's My Kind Of Girl has been moved to the first track on Side A, Side B has been shuffled up and Rock'N' Roll Band has been removed altogether.”

Polar

calendar_today1974Denmark

“Cover reads: "ABBA's Første LP" Made in Denmark This: Mint/blue/white Polar label design Cloud Polar label design with NCB Compared to other Danish versions Ring Ring: Cloud Polar label design with n©b placed beside track list Ring Ri...”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1974Germany

RCA Records

calendar_today1975Australia

“Label variant with ABBA slightly different on label of each side all capital forward facing. An Australian repackage of Abba's first album that was released in Sweden credited to Benny & Bjorn, Agnetha & Frida (with a Swedish version of...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1975Australia

“An Australian repackage of ABBA's first album that was released in Sweden credited to Björn Benny & Agnetha Frida (with a Swedish version of the title track) and re-issued in other territories as Honey Honey and with the track Honey Hone...”

Polar

“Norwegian pressing (indicated by "710" in run-off) with different labels Artist credit on label: ABBA (Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Frida) ℗ 1974 printed on label.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1975Australia

“An Australian repackage of Abba's first album that was released in Sweden credited to Benny & Bjorn, Agnetha & Frida (with a Swedish version of the title track) and re-issued in other territories as Honey Honey and with the track Honey H...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1975Philippines

“Manufactured by Vicor Music Corporation, Manila, Philippines Made from master recordings of RCA Records. TM (s) ® Marca(s) Registrada(s) used by authority of RCA Corporation. All rights reserved. Unauthorized public performance, broadca...”

RCA Records

calendar_todayNov 1975Australia

“Yellow RCA Victor Labels, with "RCA" & "Victor" printed in white on Side 1, but no "Victor" printed at all on Side 2. All other Australian versions of this release with yellow labels, have 'Victor' printed in black on both labels. Lamin...”

Polar

calendar_today1976Denmark

“Cover reads: "ABBA's Første LP" Cloud Polar label design with n©b beside tracklist. Compared to other Danish versions Ring Ring: Cloud Polar label design with NCB at 3 o'clock beside ℗1973 Ring Ring: Mint/blue/white Polar label design”

Polar

calendar_today1976Sweden

“A 1976 reissue, similar to this Ring Ring but with slightly different text positions on labels and, significantly, with a different inner sleeve which is a Polar advertisement for other releases including ABBA’s self titled album & ‘Wate...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1976New Zealand

“Likely a 1976 reissue due to the integrated RCA Sydney and Auckland details. NZ pressing”

RCA Records / Summit Concorde

calendar_todayJun 1980Australia

“Catalog# on sleeve: SCD 499-007 Catalog# on labels: SCD - 499007 A Polar Records Production. ℗ 1973 Polar Music AB. Manufactured by RCA Limited, Sydney, Australia. Summit Concorde | Distributed by Summit Records Pty. Ltd.”

Polar

calendar_today1988Sweden

“Catalogue numbers: POLCD-242 on the spines and back cover POLCD 242 on the disc face On the back cover: ℗ 1973 Polar Music AB © 1988 Polar Music International AB In the booklet: Inspelad i Metronome studio och även i KMH och Europafil...”

Polar

“Catalogue numbers: POLAR 527 021-2 on the spines and back cover POLCD 527 021-2 on the disc face On the back cover: ℗ 1973 Polar Music AB © 1988 Polar Music International AB In the booklet: Inspelad i Metronome studio och även i KMH o...”

Rainbow (4)

calendar_today1988Australia

“Alternate disc pressing with silver centre, not a clear hub. A quality product made under license by Rainbow Music Group Rainbow Products Ltd Sydney Australia Made under license from BMG Arista / Ariola Limited”

Rainbow (4)

calendar_today1988Australia

“A quality product made under license by Rainbow Music Group Rainbow Products Ltd Sydney Australia Made under license from BMG Arista / Ariola Limited”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1990Europe

“B.I.E.M./STEMRA”

Rainbow (4)

calendar_today1990Australia

“A quality product made under license by Rainbow Music Group Rainbow Products Ltd Sydney Australia Made under license from Polygram Records, Australia PTY LTD”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1992Europe

“made in W-Germany by PolyGram”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1992Japan

Polar

calendar_today1992South Africa

“Polar Music International 1973 Stockholm, Sweden November 1992 Marketed & Distributed by Teal Trutone Music Includes track She's My Kind Of Girl (track 10) on CD”

Polydor Records

calendar_todayOct 1, 1992Japan

“First issued in 1992 in Japanese market on CD. ℗ 1973 Polar Music International AB © 1973 Polar Music International AB”

Polar / Polydor Records

calendar_today1995United States

“All songs published by EMI Grove Park Music Inc.(BMI)/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc.(BMI) except songs 1 and 10 published by EMI Grove Park Music Inc.(BMI)/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc.(ASCAP) ℗ © 1973 Polar Music Inter...”

Polar / Polydor Records

calendar_today1997United States

“℗ © 1973 Polar Music International AB Printed in the U.S.A. Booklet has cat# from 1995 edition.”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1997Canada

Polar / Polydor Records

calendar_today1997Europe

“1997 remaster”

Polydor Records

calendar_todayApr 16, 1997Japan

“Made In Japan.”

Polar

calendar_today2001Canada

Polar / Polydor Records

calendar_today2001United States

“Sticker: "24 Bit Digitally Remastered. Featuring Bonus Tracks, Extended Liner Notes, Lyrics And New Photos." Ring Ring was first released in Sweden as Polar POLS 242 on March 26, 1973. Recording sessions began in March 1972 and continue...”

Polar

calendar_today2001Europe

“Recorded at Metronome Studio, KMH and Europafilm studios, Stockholm. ℗ 1970 (10), 1972 (4, 9, 13, 14), 1973 (1-3, 5-8, 11, 12, 15) Polar Music International AB. © 2001 Polar Music International AB. A Universal Music Company. Made in E...”

Polar

calendar_todayJul 1, 2001Europe

“2001 remaster”

Polar

calendar_todayJul 16, 2001Europe

“Recorded at Metronome Studio, KMH and Europafilm studios, Stockholm. Booklet photos by Bengt H. Malmqvist/Premium Publishing, Kennet Thorén/SVT Bild, M. Brannäs/Pressens Bild, Rolf Adlercreutz/Aftonbladet Bild, Pressens Bild. Art direct...”

Polar

calendar_todaySep 12, 2001Japan

Polar / Polydor Records

calendar_todayOct 16, 2001United States

“2001 remaster”

Polar

calendar_today2007Russia

Polar

calendar_today2009Japan

“reissue, remastered”

Polar

calendar_today1973Sweden

Polar

calendar_today1973Sweden

Polar

calendar_today1973Denmark

“Cover reads: "ABBA's Første LP" (SIC) Made in Denmark”

Polar

calendar_today1973Sweden

“Labels credit artist as "Björn, Benny, Agnetha, Frida" Inlay printed by SIB-Tryck, Tumba Labels printed by Miletryck”

Polar

calendar_today1973Denmark

“"ABBA's Første LP" On Cover Made in Denmark Grey Cassette shell With White Paper Label. Compared to other release with grey shell and white labels found here: Ring Ring, this release shows much smaller text at bottom of labels.”

Polar

calendar_today1973Sweden

“Labels credit artist as "Björn, Benny, Agnetha, Frida" Inlay printed by SIB-Tryck, Tumba Labels printed by Miletryck”

Polar

calendar_today1973Denmark

“"ABBA's Første LP" On Cover Made in Denmark Grey Cassetteshell With White Paper Label”

Polar

calendar_today1973Denmark

Polar

calendar_todayMar 26, 1973Sweden

“'Another Town, Another Train' swapped with 'I Am Just A Girl' to make the length of the programs (A/B/C/D) more equal Back credits artist as "Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Frida"”

Polar

calendar_today1974Denmark

“Made in Denmark. Quite close to Ring Ring, but with slightly different label art ("NCB" capitalized in rectangle) and "All rights..." text more to the right on both sides.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1975Australia

“On Cassette: (P)1973 Polar Music AB On Cover: (P)1975 Polar Music AB A POLAR Records production. Anna by courtesy of CBS-Cupol AB Grey cassette shell, Yellow paper labels, black text Manufactured by RCA Limited, Sydney, Australia.”

Polar

calendar_today1976Sweden

“1976 All rights assigned to Polar Music International AB”

Music India / Polydor Records

calendar_today1992India

“VHS Type Clamshell Box”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1992Europe

“Parallel cassette release of the CD Ring Ring so year of release most likely 1992. Made in the Netherlands. ℗ 1973 Polar Music International AB. Stockholm © 1973 Polar Music International AB. Stockholm Chromium Dioxide (CrO2) tape.”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1995United States

“℗ © 1973 Polar Music International AB Manufactured and Marketed by A&M Records, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A.”

Ring (4)

calendar_today1995Hungary

Polydor Records

Germany

“This is a later ABBA re-issue of their 1973 album, which was released under their previous name "Björn & Benny, Anna & Frida". Possibly released in late 1974 at the time of the German release of their single "So Long", since it uses the ...”

Summit (10)

Australia

Polydor Records

Singapore

“Printed by Craft Print PTE LTD, Singapore Marketed By PolyGram Records Hong Kong / Singapore / Malaysia ℗ 1973 Polar Music International AB. Stockholm © 1973 Polar Music International AB. Stockholm "Copyright Control" on labels”

Polar

Sweden

“”Another Town, Another Train” is swapped with ”I Am Just A Girl’” to make the length of the programs (A/B/C/D) more equal. Back credits artist as "Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Frida" This 8-track cartridge’s shell is differently designed f...”

Polar

Denmark

“Labels credit artist as "Björn, Benny, Agnetha, Frida" Labels printed by Miletryck”

RCA Records

Australia

“An Australian repackage of Abba's first album that was released in Sweden credited to Benny & Bjorn, Agnetha & Frida (with a Swedish version of the title track). "MANUFACTURED FOR/BY AND DISTRIBUTED BY RCA LIMITED SYDNEY AUSTRALIA AND A...”

Polydor Records

Singapore

“"Copyright Control" logo on labels (P) 1973 1st version marketed by phonogram with alt cover art”

Summit (10)

Australia

“Summit Label Australia, Different Rainbow Music Group Special Edition For K-Mart KEY1 Sticker On Front Side Jewel Case Black outer case Different White Cassette Rainbow Products Ltd. Sydney, Australia Is Printed in The Inner Sleeve”

Polar

calendar_today2013Indonesia

“Manufactured and printed in Indonesia”

Polar

calendar_today2013Japan

“deluxe edition”

Polar

calendar_todayOct 11, 2013Europe

“deluxe edition”

Polar

calendar_todayOct 14, 2013Europe

“Issued in 8-panel digipak, housed in the classic "Deluxe Edition" plastic slipcase. 20 page booklet. Silver/white/black sticker on outer cellophane. No durations appear on the release. CD-19 includes excerpts of "People Need Love", "Man...”

Polar

calendar_todayApr 9, 2014Japan

“Comes with obi strip and English/Japanese liner notes/lyrics. CD-19 includes excerpts of People Need Love, Man Vill Ju Leva Lite Dessemellan (Anni-Frid Lyngstad) and Så Glad Som Dina Ögon (Agnetha Fältskog).”