This is a value bundle of four original ABBA Japan 7" singles, all pressed by Disco Co., Ltd. on the Discomate label — the official Japanese licensee for Polar Music International during ABBA's commercial peak. The set covers four of ABBA's most iconic disco-era releases: "Dancing Queen" (1977), "Chiquitita" (1979), "Voulez-Vous" (1979), and "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" (1979). All four singles were produced and arranged by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, with engineering by Michael B. Tretow at Polar Studios, Stockholm. A great entry point or supplement for any ABBA collector — four sought-after Japan pressings in one lot at a fraction of individual pricing.
Japanese vinyl and CD pressings are highly sought after by collectors worldwide for three key reasons: superior pressing quality with exceptionally low noise floors, strict quality control standards unique to Japanese manufacturing, and exclusive bonus tracks, OBI strips, and liner notes not found on Western releases. Owning a Japanese pressing means owning the definitive collector's edition.
| Artist | ABBA |
|---|---|
| Format | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo x 4 |
| Country of Release | Japan |
| Label | Discomate (Disco Co., Ltd.) |
| Producer | Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus |
| Engineer | Michael B. Tretow |
| Genre & Style | Pop, Disco |
| Single 1 |
Dancing Queen / Tiger Catalog: DSP-112 | Released: April 1977 A: Dancing Queen (3:50) | B: Tiger (2:55) Written by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson |
|---|---|
| Single 2 |
Chiquitita / Lovelight Catalog: DSP-126 | Released: 1979 A: Chiquitita (4:59) | B: Lovelight (3:48) Published by Music For Unicef / Union Songs AB |
| Single 3 |
Voulez-Vous / Kisses Of Fire Catalog: DSP-129 | Released: July 1979 A: Voulez-Vous (5:11) | B: Kisses Of Fire (3:16) From the album Voulez-Vous |
| Single 4 |
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) / The King Has Lost His Crown Catalog: DSP-131 | Released: 1979 A: Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) (4:48) | B: The King Has Lost His Crown (3:31) |
Single 1 — Dancing Queen / Tiger (DSP-112)
Media: EX — Plays cleanly with no skips or distortion. Light marks under direct light only.
Sleeve: EX — Clean and intact with no writing or significant wear.
Single 2 — Chiquitita / Lovelight (DSP-126)
Media: EX — Plays cleanly with no skips or distortion.
Sleeve: VG+ — Staining/soiling present on the sleeve. Clearly visible. Priced accordingly.
Single 3 — Voulez-Vous / Kisses Of Fire (DSP-129)
Media: EX — Plays cleanly with no skips or distortion. Light marks under direct light only.
Sleeve: EX — Clean and intact with no writing or significant wear.
Single 4 — Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! / The King Has Lost His Crown (DSP-131)
Media: EX — Plays cleanly with no skips or distortion. Light marks under direct light only.
Sleeve: EX — Clean and intact with no writing or significant wear.
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