ABBA

Polydor Records

calendar_today1975Germany

Polydor Records

calendar_today1975Germany

“Ⓟ1975 Polar Music AB Printed in West Germany by Gerhard Kaiser GmbH, Essen Club-Sonderauflage Another club edition from 'Bertelsmann' book-club can be found here: Mamma Mia The album "ABBA" was also released as "Mamma Mia" in Germany. ...”

Polar

calendar_today1975Norway

“Recorded at Glenstudio, Stocksund and Metronome Studio, Stockholm 74-75. Mixed at Metronome Studio. All songs published by Union Songs AB, Stockholm. ℗ 1975 Polar Music AB On this edition label reads NCB not n©b, And the sleeve ha...”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1975Germany

“Made in West Germany”

Polar

calendar_today1975Denmark

“Recorded at Glenstudio, Stocksund and Metronome Studio, Stockholm 74-75. Mixed at Metronome Studio. Union Songs AB. ℗ 1975 Polar Music AB. Runouts are stamped.”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1975Netherlands

“Dutch pressing with yellow letters ABBA on the cover. The album "ABBA" was also released as "Mamma Mia" in Germany. It was recorded from August 1974 up to March 1975 at Glenstudio, Stocksund/Sweden and Metronome Studio, Stockholm/Sweden....”

Polar / RCA Records

calendar_today1975New Zealand

“Recorded at Glenstudio, Stocksund & Metronome Studio, Stockholm 74-75. Mixed at Metronome Studio. ℗ 1975 Polar Music AB Manufactured by RCA Limited, Auckland, New Zealand Made in New Zealand printed on spine.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1975Canada

“Catalog "SD 18146" printed on back, spine, and labels. Pressing Ring = 69mm (2.7165") [Spine (ALL CAPS)]; Abba Atlantic SD 18146 [Shorewood logo] Litho in Canada [Back (ALL CAPS)]; Manufactured and distributed by – WEA Music of Canada...”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1975Germany

“The album "ABBA" was also released as "Mamma Mia" in Germany. It was recorded from August 1974 up to March 1975 at Glenstudio, Stocksund/Sweden and Metronome Studio, Stockholm/Sweden. It was mixed at Metronome Studio, Stockholm/Sweden. T...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1975United Kingdom

Polydor Records

calendar_today1975Austria

“Recorded at Glenstudio, Stocksund & Metronome Studio, Stockholm 74-75. Mixed at Metronome Studio.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1975Colombia

“Differs from ABBA in the following aspects: - Different catalogue number - Different orange RCA Victor labels on the record - Sleeve paper and print quality vastly superior Made in Medellin, Colombia Recorded at Glenstudio, Stocksund ...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1975Venezuela

“First Venezuela Release with Gatefold Songs In English And Spanish In Center Label in Both Sides EL DISCO ES CULTURA HECHO EN VENEZUELA POR CORDICA. Recorded at Glenstudio, Stocksund & Metronome Studio, Stockholm 74-75. Mixed at Metronom...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1975United Kingdom

“Different from this release ABBA as label code is S EPC 80835 A v's S EPC 80835 A °, different centre label printing, different matrix/runout, and different promo sticker on the front.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1975United States

“Similar to ABBA but has different rim text and "Manufactured by RCA Music Service" on back cover RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis pressing identified by stamped 'I' in runouts”

Polar

calendar_today1975Sweden

“Housed in a company inner sleeve with LP ads. Recorded at Glenstudio, Stocksund & Metronome Studio, Stockholm 74-75. Mixed at Metronome Studio. All songs published by Union Songs AB, Stockholm. ℗ 1975 Polar Music AB ABBA: Labels rea...”

RCA Records / ViK. Recordings

calendar_today1975Venezuela

“Reissue with Vik logo on front cover and record labels. Gatefold Cover.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1975United States

Polar

calendar_today1975Australia

“Release differs from other Australian releases, has orange labels and second mention of ABBA on label is stylised logo with backwards B and is in caps. Runout is also different from other Australian releases.”

Sunshine (2)

calendar_today1975Rhodesia

“Similar to South African Pressing. Differences include - cardboard/paper textured sleeve, paper labels, printing logo "3 - A" on the bottom right of the back cover.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1975United Kingdom

“This release has Orange generic paper labels. Recorded at Glenstudio, Stocksund & Metronome Studio, Stockholm 74-75. Mixed at Metronome Studio. Tracks A1-B3 (P) 1975 Polar Music AB Tracks B4, B5 (P) 1974 Polar Music AB All tracks publish...”

Vogue Recordings, Inc.

calendar_today1975France

“A Polar Music Production Licensed by Productions Baboo Recorded at Glenstudio, Stocksund & Metronome Studio, Stockholm. Mixed at Metronome Studio. ℗ 1975”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1975Netherlands

“Dutch pressing with yellow letters ABBA on the cover. Lower Right corner of the back sleeve has a white square with the polydor logo and cat# in it.”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1975Germany

“On back cover: Diese Langspielplatte ist auch als MusiCassette 3226 005 lieferbar Agnetha by courtesy of CBS-CUPOL AB ℗ 1975 Polar Music AB Printed in Germany · Imprimé en Allemagne by Gerhard Kaiser GmbH, Essen On labels: Made in Germa...”

Polydor Records

calendar_todayAug 1, 1986Japan

“1 Japanese Press with OBI Sleeve booklet with Japanese liner notes”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1987Canada

“club edition”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1987Europe

Polydor Records

calendar_today1987Australia

“1-11: ℗ 1975; 12-14: ℗ 1974; 15, 16: ℗ 1973 Polar Music AB, Sweden © 1975 Polar Music AB, Sweden Made in Australia Tracks 1 to 11: Original album released in 1975. Tracks 12 to 16: Bonus tracks for this CD. Tracks 12 to 14: From the LP ...”

Polydor Records

calendar_todayMar 23, 1987Germany

“1-11: ℗ 1975; 12-14: ℗ 1974; 15, 16: ℗ 1973 Polar Music AB, Sweden © 1975 Polar Music AB, Sweden Tray cover: Made in West Germany CD: Made in U.K Tracks 1 to 11: Original album released in 1975. Tracks 12 to 16: Bonus tracks for this CD...”

Polydor Records

calendar_todayMar 23, 1987Germany

“made in W. Germany by PDO”

Polar

calendar_today1988Sweden

“[rear insert:] ℗ 1975 Polar Music AB 1976 All rights assigned to Polar Music International AB © 1988 Polar Music International AB 4-page booklet has the LP sleeve artwork (of Swedish LP reissue from 1976) duplicated (pages 1 & 4), with ...”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1989Japan

“Japanese Press with OBI Sleeve booklet with Japanese liner notes”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1992South Africa

“Made in R.S.A”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1992Germany

“made in France by PMDC”

Polydor Records

calendar_todayOct 1, 1992Japan

Polydor Records

calendar_today1993Germany

“This is the 0040 170 release with MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC in the inner mould ring. Find here the release with MADE IN GERMANY: ABBA. Tracks 1 to 11: Original album released in 1975. Tracks 12 to 16: Bonus tracks for this CD. Tracks 12 t...”

Polar / Polydor Records

calendar_today1995United States

“℗ © 1975 Polar Music International AB. Manufactured and Marketed by A&M Records, Inc Printed in the U.S.A.”

Polar / Polydor Records

calendar_today1997Australia

“Remastered in 24 bit. Tracks 12 to 18 are bonus tracks. Marketed in Australasia by PolyGram under exclusive license. Made in Australia.”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1997Canada

“© 1997 Polar Music International A.B. This compilation ℗ 1997 Polar Music International B.V. Manufactured and distributed by PolyGram Group Canada Inc. Remastered in 24 bit. Tracks 17 & 18 (*) are "added tracks" - i.e. they "have never ...”

Polar / Polydor Records

calendar_today1997Europe

“1997 remaster”

Polar / Polydor Records

calendar_today1997Australia

“© 1997 Polar Music International A.B. This compilation ℗ 1997 Polar Music International B.V. Marketed and distributed by PolyGram International Music BV. Made in Australia Remastered in 24 bit. Tracks 12 to 18 are bonus tracks.”

Polar

calendar_today1997South Africa

“1997 Polar Music Entertainment ℗ 1975 Polar Music AB Polygram Polydor”

Polydor Records

calendar_todayApr 16, 1997Japan

“Made In Japan.”

Polar / Polydor Records

calendar_todayAug 1997Argentina

“Remastered in 24 bit. Tracks 12 to 18 are bonus tracks. Tracks 17 & 18 (*) are "added tracks" - i.e. they "have never before appeared on CD."”

Polar / Polydor Records

calendar_today1999United States

“℗ © 1975 Polar Music International AB. Printed in the U.S.A. Made in the USA”

Polar

calendar_today2001Canada

“Some copies came with a white hype sticker (see image) with the following number: UMGENST07ST”

Polar / Polydor Records

calendar_today2001United States

“On the back of the digipak: ℗ & © 2001 Polar Music International AB. A Universal Music Company. Manufactured by Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc., New York. - Distributed by Universal Music & Video Distribution, Corp....”

Polar

calendar_today2001Europe

“Version without "Made By..... etc" in matrix/runout ABBA is version with "Made in Germany by Universal M & L". Version with "Made in Germany by EDC" is ABBA ABBA is version with "Sony DADC Universal". Made in the EU”

RCA Records

calendar_today1974Fiji

“Fiji release in black shell with paper labels”

Epic Records

calendar_today1975United Kingdom

“(P)1975 Polar Music AB Bang-A-Boomerang is split into two parts, to make both sides of the cassette the same length. Grey cassette with black print.”

Polar

calendar_today1975Sweden

“White cassette shell with white labels and dark blue printing Labels on shell have the side indicators swapped. Inlay is the same as on ABBA, with the correct side indicators. After "So Long" there's the spoken message meant to appear o...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1975New Zealand

“Made In New Zealand. Has a unique extended 4:50 version of "I've been waiting for you", apparently edited together by the Aus / NZ record company to make both sides of the cassette the same length.”

Polar

calendar_today1975Sweden

“Blue Label Miletryck”

Polar

calendar_today1975Denmark

“All songs published by Union Songs AB, Stockholm. ℗ 1975 Polar Music AB This edition has white cassette shell with white labels.”

Polar

calendar_today1975Sweden

“Miletryck”

RCA Records

calendar_today1975Australia

“(P)1975 Polar Music AB Manufactured for/by and distributed by RCA Limited, Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand. Has a unique extended 4:50 version of "I've been waiting for you", apparently edited together by the Aus / NZ rec...”

Polar

“This edition has grey shell with blue labels.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1975United Kingdom

“(P)1975 Polar Music AB Bang-A-Boomerang is split into two parts, to make both sides of the cassette the same length. Grey cassette with yellow paper labels.”

Dig-It International Records

calendar_today1975Italy

“Distribuzione Messaggerie Musicali Milano P 1975 Prod. Pippo La Rosa”

Carnaby Records

calendar_today1975Spain

“Spanish Titles (*) Agnetha por cortesia de CBS-Cupol AB. Presentado en España por Discos Columbia, S.A. Fabricado en España por COFASA Title track B5 misspelled: "Son Long" on release, instead of "So Long".”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1975Netherlands

“Dutch pressing with yellow letters ABBA on the cover. The album "ABBA" was recorded from August 1974 up to March 1975 at Glenstudio, Stocksund/Sweden and Metronome Studio, Stockholm/Sweden. It was mixed at Metronome Studio, Stockholm/Swe...”

Polar

calendar_today1975Denmark

Polar

calendar_today1975Denmark

“All songs published by Union Songs AB, Stockholm. ℗ 1975 Polar Music AB”

Polydor Records

calendar_today1975Germany

Polar

calendar_today1975Denmark

“Very similar to ABBA, but with different shell design (circled "H" at the bottom). All songs published by Union Songs AB, Stockholm. ℗ 1975 Polar Music AB”

Polar

calendar_today1975Australia

“Recorded at Glenstudio, Stocksund & Metronome Studio, Stockholm 74-75. Mixed at Metronome Studio. All songs published by Union Songs AB, Stockholm. RCA VICTOR ℗ 1975 Polar Music AB”

Polar

calendar_today1975Sweden

“All songs published by Union Songs AB, Stockholm. ℗ 1975 Polar Music AB Inlay printed by SIB-Tryck, Tumba Labels printed by Miletryck Side B finishes with a spoken message in Swedish over an instrumental track with strings etc., sayin...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1975Venezuela

“TMK(S) by RCA Corporation New York, N.Y. Hecho in Venezuela por CORDICA. Unlike most editions, here the track order has been slightly changed. "S.O.S." is on Side B and "I've Been Waiting For You" on Side A. Furthermore "Bang-A-Boomeran...”

Pan-Vox (2)

calendar_today1975Greece

Dig-It International Records

calendar_today1975Italy

“DIG-IT Distribuzione Ariston Milano Tutti I Diritti Riservati S.I.A.E.-DR (P) 1975”

Atlantic

calendar_today1975United States

“White cartridge.”

Polar

calendar_today1975Denmark

“This version: Black Cassette Made in Denmark All songs published by Union Songs AB, Stockholm. ℗ 1975 Polar Music AB”

Polar

calendar_today2004Europe

“30th anniversary sound+vision”

Polar

calendar_today2012Mexico

“Issued in digipak sleeve Region: All Areas Picture Format: NTSC 4:3 Subtitles: Swedish, English, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese”

Polar

calendar_today2012Indonesia

“Manufactured and printed in Indonesia”

Polar

calendar_todayNov 16, 2012Europe

“Issued in 8-panel glossy digipak, housed in the standard "Deluxe Edition" slipcase. 24-page booklet. DVD production: Filmtech, Stockholm.”

Polar

calendar_todayNov 19, 2012Europe

“deluxe edition”

Polar

calendar_today2015Europe

“"Deluxe Edition" sticker on case. 24 page booklet.”

Polar

calendar_today2015Europe

“"Deluxe Edition" sticker on case. 24 page booklet.”

Polar

calendar_todayJun 3, 2015Japan

“This compilation ℗ 2012 Polar Music International AB. © 2015 Polar Music AB. A Universal Music Company. USM Japan, A Universal Music Company. Issued in slim 2Disc jewel case with smooth edges. Includes 24 page colour booklet. Exclusive ...”