Sweden
December 7, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POS 1291 A Å PSRunout side A
POS 1291 B Å PSRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
One Of Us
by ABBA · 1981
46 pressings27 countriesVocalPop
One Of Us was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 One Of Us
31 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A1740Epic EPC A 1740
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels, CBS Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-A-1740-A5 TOWNHOUSERunout, variant 1, side A, hand etched, Townhouse stamped
EPC-S-A-1740-B1Runout, variant 1, side B, hand etched
EPC-S.A.1740.A.10 TOWNHOUSE ⋀ C AY54837Runout, variant 2, side A, hand etched, Townhouse ⋀ C AY54837 stamped
EPC-S.A.1740.B.1 ERunout, Variant 2, Side B, hand etched, E stamped
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 11-1740
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
EPC-A11-1740-A4 TOWNHOUSERunout side A, variant 1
EPC-A11-1740+B ORLAKERunout side B, variant 1
EPC+A11+1740+A3 TOWNHOUSE ORLAKERunout side A, variant 2
EPC+A11+1740+B ORLAKE TYRunout side B, variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A1740
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Moulded Labels, Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S.A-1740-A-7 TOWNHOUSEA-side runout, etched, Townhouse stamped, variant 1
EPC-S.A-1740-B-3 TYB-side runout, etched, variant 1
EPC-S.A-1740-A-8 TOWNHOUSEA-side runout, etched, TOWNHOUSE stamped, variant 2
EPC-S.A-1740-B-3 TYB-side runout, etched, variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 1740
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Labels, Jukebox Centre
- Runout / matrix
TOWNHOUSE EPC 1740 A //1▽ E C AY 54518A-side runout, etched
TOWNHOUSE EPC 1740 B //1 ▽E CB-side runout, etched
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A1740
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S.A-1740-A-10 AY 54837 C TOWNHOUSEA-Side
EPC-S.A-1740-B-1 AY 54837 CB-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 46 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s44 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Austria | Polydor 2002 113First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Brazil | RCA 101.8241First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Canada | Atlantic 78 98817First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | El Salvador | RCA PO-01First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Finland | Polar POS 1291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Vogue 101595First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ireland | Epic EPC A 1740First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Jamaica | Dynamic Sounds D 163First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Polydor 2002 113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 103930First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Norway | Polar POS 1291First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Portugal | Polydor 2002 113First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Polar POS 1291First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | South Africa | Sunshine GBS 147First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | Sunshine GBS 147First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Polar 006024550743317", 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Poland | Not On Label (ABBA)Flexi-disc, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | Flexi-disc, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AOne Of Us3:55
- BShould I Laugh Or Cry4:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of One Of Us are there?
46 vinyl pressings of One Of Us are listed here, from 27 countries, released between 1981 and 2023.
When was One Of Us first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Sweden, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Polar POS 1291, released December 7, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of One Of Us is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POS 1291, EPC A1740, EPC A 11-1740, EPC A 1740) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POS 1291 A Å PS and POS 1291 B Å PS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is One Of Us 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.
