Denmark
November 18, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1195
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
So Long
by ABBA · 1974
29 pressings18 countriesEuropopPop
So Long 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 So Long
19 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Denmark
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1195
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Purple text
Denmark
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1195
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Brown Text
- Runout / matrix
POS-1195-ARunout side A
POS-1195-BRunout side B
POS 1195ALabel side A
POS 1195BLabel side B
Denmark
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1195
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pink Text
UK
November 1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 2848
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 2848-A1 ARUNSide A runout
EPC S 2848-B1Side B runout
UK
November 22, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 2848
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Knock-out centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 2848-A1 ARUNSide A runout, stamped, "ARUN" etched
EPC S 2848-B1Side B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2040 131First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Denmark | Polar POS 1195First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Denmark | Polar POS 1195First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Denmark | Polar POS 1195First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Révolution 45 X 12026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2040131 / Polydor 2040 131First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Family FAY 1099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Norway | Polar POS 1195First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Peru | RCA POS 1195First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Portugal | Polydor 2040 131First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Polydor 2040 131First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Switzerland | Polydor 2040 131First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Epic S EPC 2848First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Denmark | Polar POS 1195First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Polar 006024751449157", Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | 7", Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Polar POS 11957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Pan-Vox PAN 75907", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | 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 |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 8107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 8107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASo Long3:04
- BI've Been Waiting For You3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Long are there?
29 vinyl pressings of So Long are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1974 and 2025.
When was So Long first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Denmark, UK, Sweden, Austria and more. One of them is Polar POS 1195, released November 18, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of So Long is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POS 1195, S EPC 2848, 2040 131, 45 X 12026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Long 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.
