Sweden
November 1980- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1274
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POS-1274-A 1/2-S CR TαRunout side A
POS-1274-B 1/2-S CR TαRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Super Trouper / The Piper
by ABBA · 1980
56 pressings28 countriesPop RockDiscoPop
Super Trouper / The Piper was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Super Trouper / The Piper
43 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 21 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 9089Epic S EPC 9089
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
01-9089-4A-1Runout, variant 1, side A, stamped
01-9089-4B-1Runout, variant 1, side B, stamped
01-9089-3A-1 UKLHRunout, variant 2, side A, stamped
01-9089-4B-1Runout, variant 2, side B, stamped
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 9089Epic EPC 9089
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection-Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S 9089 A2 TYA-side runout, variant 1
EPC-S 9089 B2B-side runout, variant 1
EPC-S 9089 - A - 9 TYA-side runout, variant 2
EPC S 9089 B5 CB-side runout, variant 2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 9089Epic EPC 9089
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels, Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 9089 - A-9 D(Variant 1) Hand Etched Runout, Side A
EPC-S 9089 B6(Variant 1) Hand Etched Runout, Side B
EPC-S 9089 A6(Variant 2) Hand Etched Runout, Side A
EPC-S 9089 B6(Variant 2) Hand Etched Runout, Side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 9089
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Thick Card Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
01-9089-4A-1A
01-9089-4B-1B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 9089
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels, Push-Out Center
- Runout / matrix
EPC 9089 A-2UA
EPC 9089 B-2UB
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 56 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s54 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | RCA Victor 103747First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Austria | Polydor 2002 012First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Bolivia | RCA Victor RS - 2141First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Atlantic AT 3806First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Atlantic AT 3806First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Chile | RCA 31085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | El Salvador | RCA CA-11084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Finland | Polar POS 1274First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Vogue 101384First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Vogue 101384First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2002 012First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2002 012First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | India | Polydor 2002 012First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Ireland | Epic S EPC 9089First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Polydor 2002 012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Polar 06025087785997", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Poland | Tonpress R-1130Flexi-disc, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- ASuper Trouper4:13
- BThe Piper3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Super Trouper / The Piper are there?
56 vinyl pressings of Super Trouper / The Piper are listed here, from 28 countries, released between 1980 and 2020.
When was Super Trouper / The Piper first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Sweden, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Polar POS 1274, released November 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Super Trouper / The Piper is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POS 1274, EPC 9089, S EPC 9089, 3806) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POS-1274-A 1/2-S CR Tα and POS-1274-B 1/2-S CR Tα. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Super Trouper / The Piper 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.
