Denmark
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · White Text
- Runout / matrix
POS-1213-ASide A, stamped
POS-1213-BSide B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
SOS
by ABBA · 1975
74 pressings31 countriesPop
SOS was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 SOS
56 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 27 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Yellow Text
- Runout / matrix
POS-1213-ARunout side A, stamped
POS-1213-BRunout side B, stamped
POS 1213ALabel side A
POS 1213BLabel side B
Denmark
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Golden/Dark Yellow Text
- Runout / matrix
POS-1213-ARunout side A, stamped
POS-1213-BRunout side B, stamped
POS 1213ALabel side A
POS 1213BLabel side B
Denmark
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Orange Text
- Runout / matrix
POS-1213-ARunout side A, stamped
POS-1213-BRunout side B, stamped
POS 1213ALabel side A
POS 1213BLabel side B
US
June 3, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-3265
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-30745-1 SP 1-2Runout side A
ST A 30746-2△-1 1-1 SRCRunout side B
ST-A-30745 SPLabel side A
ST-A-30746 SPLabel side B
US
June 3, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-3265
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Plastic Products Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA30745-2 PPRunout etched side A
ST-A30746-2 PPRunout etched side B
ST-A-30745-PLLabel side A
ST-A-30746-PLLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 74 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s64 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Belgium | Vogue VF. 421 / Vogue VF.421First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Brazil | RCA Victor 101.8043First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Canada | Atlantic AT 3265First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Canada | Atlantic AT 3265First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Canada | Atlantic AT 3265First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Denmark | Polar POS 1213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Denmark | Polar POS 1213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Denmark | Polar POS 12137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | Denmark | Polar POS 1213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Denmark | Polar POS 1213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | El Salvador | RCA Victor XYPBO-759First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 4 56 160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Polydor 2001 585First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Greece | Pan-Vox PAN 7593First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Greece | Pan-Vox PAN 7593First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Discomate DSP-1517", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Polar 006024751449607", Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | 7", Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Epic EPC35767" | 7" |
| ? | Poland | Not On LabelFlexi-disc, 4", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Picture Disc · Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 4", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| ? | Poland | Not On Label (ABBA)Flexi-disc, 5½", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | Flexi-disc, 5½", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | 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 |
| ? | Turkey | ABBA 2001-5857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Epic S EPC 35767", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Epic S EPC 35767", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 896 / Polar S 53 8967", Single, Repress | 7", Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ASOS3:22
- BMan In The Middle3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of SOS are there?
74 vinyl pressings of SOS are listed here, from 31 countries, released between 1975 and 2025.
When was SOS first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Denmark, US, UK, Austria and more. One of them is Polar POS 1213.
How do I tell if my copy of SOS is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POS 1213, 45-3265, S EPC 3576, 2001 585) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POS-1213-A and POS-1213-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is SOS 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.
