Denmark
April 14, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1192
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POS-1192-ARunout groove side A
POS-1192-BRunout groove side B
POS 1192ALabel side A
POS 1192BLabel side B
ABBAHoney Honey
Vinyl pressings
Honey Honey
by ABBA · 1974
37 pressings19 countriesPop
Honey Honey was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Honey Honey
31 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 16 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
August 1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-3209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · SP
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-28921 SPA-side Label
ST-A-28920 SPB-side Label
US
August 1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-3209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PL
- Runout / matrix
ST-A 28921-4Runout side A
ST-A 28920-3 PPRunout side B
ST-A 28920-4 PPRunout side B (variant)
ST-A-28921-PLLabel side A
US
August 1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-3209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · LY
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-28921-LYA-side Label
ST-A-28920-LYB-side Label
US
August 1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-3209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · RI
- Runout / matrix
ST-A 28921-2-1Side A (etched)
ST-A 28920-2-1Side B (etched)
ST-A-28921 RIA-side Label
ST-A-28920 RIB-side Label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2040 120Polydor 2040120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · England
- Runout / matrix
2040 120 S1 A/1 320 5Runout side A, stamped & "A/1" etched
2040 120 S2 B/1 320 5Runout side B, stamped & "B/1" etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | RCA Victor 102514First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2040 120 / Polydor 2040120First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Belgium | Vogue 45V. 3137 / Vogue 45 V 31 37First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Vogue 45V. 3137 / Vogue 45.V.3137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Vogue 45V. 3137 / Vogue 45V3137First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Brazil | RCA Victor 101.8019First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Atlantic AT 3209First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2040 120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2040 120First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2040 120 / Polydor 2040120First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2040 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2040 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Family FAY 1093First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Norway | Polar POS 1192First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Norway | Polar POS 1192First year7", White Label | 7", White Label |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | USA & Europe | Polar 006024558822197", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Victor 1025147", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AHoney Honey2:55
- BKing Kong Song3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Honey Honey are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Honey Honey are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1974 and 2024.
When was Honey Honey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Denmark, US, UK, Yugoslavia and more. One of them is Polar POS 1192, released April 14, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Honey Honey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POS 1192, 45-3209, 2040 120, S 53795) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POS-1192-A and POS-1192-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Honey Honey 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.
