{"title":"ABBA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout ABBA\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eABBA formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 1972, with a name derived from the initials of the four members: Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid (Frida) Lyngstad. They signed to Polar Music, the Swedish label co-owned by Stig Anderson. After winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with Waterloo, the group achieved sustained international commercial success across the 1970s. The group went on hiatus in 1982 and did not record again until the 2021 reunion album Voyage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eABBA's sound is grounded in melodic pop with rich vocal harmonies, layered production by Andersson and Ulvaeus, and arrangements drawing on Eurodisco, schlager, and orchestral pop traditions. Their songwriting prominently featured female lead vocals from Fältskog and Lyngstad, often in close harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterloo (1974, Polar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABBA (1975, Polar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrival (1976, Polar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Album (1977, Polar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoulez-Vous (1979, Polar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Trouper (1980, Polar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Visitors (1981, Polar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoyage (2021, Polar\/Universal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Polar Music pressings of the late-1970s ABBA catalog are among the most sought-after in pop collecting. Multiple anniversary reissues, box sets, picture discs, and remastered editions have been released, including extensive vinyl reissue campaigns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to ABBA typically start with Arrival (1976) or Super Trouper (1980), both containing many of the group's most-recognized singles. Compilations such as Gold: Greatest Hits (1992) are also common entry points. \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pop-vinyl-records\"\u003ePop\/Indie-Pop\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1970s-vinyl-records\"\u003e1970s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"abba-self-titled-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eABBA is the breakout moment when ABBA fully crystallized their signature sound — bright melodies, polished production, and irresistibly catchy pop craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540844261559,"sku":"210000055062","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3017043.jpg?v=1781154467"},{"product_id":"abba-voulez-vous-vinyl","title":"Voulez-Vous LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eABBA - Voulez-Vous LP (180g). 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Released on November 5, 2021, this CD features ten fresh tracks, including standout singles like \"I Still Have Faith in You\" and \"Don't Shut Me Down.\" Recorded at Riksmixningsverket studio, it's their first new material in nearly 40 years, capturing the essence of these iconic artists as they reintroduce their music to a new generation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785697931447,"sku":"210000064592","price":10.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4009148-2743455.jpg?v=1783045688"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/abba.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}