Scandinavia
May 18, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1237
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POS-1237-ARunout side A, stamped
POS-1237-B ARunout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Eagle / Thank You For The Music
by ABBA · 1978
32 pressings24 countriesPop RockRockPop
Eagle / Thank You For The Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Eagle / Thank You For The Music
26 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 20 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
France
May 1978- Label and catalog number
- Melba 45. X. 125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 X 125 A M.P.P.V.Runout side A, variant 1
45 X 125 AA M.P.P.V.Runout side AA, variant 1
45x125A XRunout side A, variant 2
45x125AA YRunout side AA, variant 2
Germany
May 1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 778
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
2001 778 = 2 S1 320 1Side A, runout stamped
2001 778 = 2 S2 320 Manufactured in Germany 1Side B, runout stamped
Germany
May 1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 778
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
2001 778 S 1 3 20 E 2Runout side A, variant 1
2001 778 S 2 3 20 U 2Runout side B, variant 1
2001 778 S 1 3 20 1 CRunout side A, variant 2
2001 778 S 2 3 20 D 2Runout side B, variant 2
Germany
May 1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 778
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
020 2001 778 = 3 S1-A II 320 Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 1
020 2001 778 = 3 S2-B 320 Made in Germany 1Runout side B, variant 1
020 2001 778 = 3 S1-A 320 Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 2
020 2001 778 = 3 S2-B 320 Made in GermanyRunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | RCA Victor 41A-2957First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Victor 103130First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Austria | Polydor 2001 778First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Austria | Polydor 2001 778First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1978 | Austria | Polydor 2001 778First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1978 | Bolivia | RCA Victor BOC/S - 1235First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Chile | RCA CRS-008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Colombia | RCA 05 (3011) 52089First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Greece | Pan-Vox PAN VOX 7601First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 103130First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Peru | RCA XRPBO 933First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Philippines | Polydor PRO 3529First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Rhodesia | Sunshine GBS 130First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | South Africa | Sunshine GBS 130First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | US | Atlantic 3469First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Discomate DSP-1577", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Discomate DSP-1577", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1983 | Taiwan | Best Fortune RecordsLP, Single Sided, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Single Sided, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Polar 006025576252027", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 2264Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AEagle3:36
- BThank You For The Music3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eagle / Thank You For The Music are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Eagle / Thank You For The Music are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1978 and 2017.
When was Eagle / Thank You For The Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Scandinavia, US, France, Germany and more. One of them is Polar POS 1237, released May 18, 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Eagle / Thank You For The Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POS 1237, 3469, 45. X. 125, 2001 778) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POS-1237-A and POS-1237-B A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eagle / Thank You For The Music on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
