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The Album by ABBA, album cover

First-year pressing

The Album 1977 Netherlands Pressing (2344 098)

The Album by ABBA

Artist
ABBA
Title
The Album
Label
  • Polydor 2344 098
Country
Netherlands
Released
December 12, 1977
Format
LP, Album, Stereo

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

  • AA 2344 098 1Y 1 670 06Side A, Variant 1
  • AA 2344 098 2Y 1 670 06Side B, Variant 1
  • AA 2344 098 1Y 1 670 Y17C 06Stamped and Engraved Side A, Variant 2
  • AA 2344 098 2Y 1 Y1LM 670 06Stamped and Engraved Side B, Variant 2
  • AA 2344 098 1Y 1 670 1 22 04Side A, variant 3
  • AA 2344 098 2Y 1 670 131 06Side B, Variant 3
All 171 pressings of The Album