Sweden
March 1974- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1186
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
POS-1186-ASide A, runout
POS-1186-BSide B, runout
Vinyl pressings
Waterloo
by ABBA · 1974
126 pressings39 countriesEuropopPop
Waterloo 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 Waterloo
96 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 36 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.
Sweden
March 4, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1187
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Small Hole
- Runout / matrix
POS-1187-A-2Runout, Side A
POS-1187-BRunout, Side B
Sweden
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1187
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
POS-1187-ARunout, variant 1, side A, etched
POS-1187-BRunout, variant 1, side B, etched
POS-1187-A-2Runout, variant 2, side A, etched
POS-1187-BRunout, variant 2, side B, etched
Sweden
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Small Hole
- Runout / matrix
POS-1186-ARunout, variant 1, side A, etched
POS-1186-BRunout, variant 1, side B, etched
POS-1186-A-4Runout, variant 2, side A
POS 1186 B3Runout, variant 2, side B
Sweden
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1186
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Small Hole
- Runout / matrix
POS-1186-ARunout, side A, hand etched
POS-1186-BRunout, side B, hand etched
Sweden
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1186
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Large Hole
- Runout / matrix
POS-1186-A-4Runout, side A
POS-P̶O̶L̶S̶-1186-B-4Runout, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 126 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s107 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Angola | Polydor 2040 114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Argentina | RCA Victor 31A-2447First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Argentina | RCA Victor 31A-2447First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Australia | RCA Victor 102436First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2040 114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2040 117First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2040 114First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2040 116First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2040 114 / Polydor 2040 117First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2040 114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2040 1147", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2040 117First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1974 | Brazil | RCA Victor 101.8019First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1974 | Canada | Atlantic AT 3035First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Atlantic CAT 40003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Epic 650252 77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 885 881-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Germany | Polydor 885 881-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | Polydor 9820541 / Polar 98205417", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2004 | UK & Europe | Polydor 9820540 / Polar 98205407", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Polar 006025377160817", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK | Epic S EPC 22407", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Polar 0060245597984110", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 10", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | Europe | Polar 006024557773937", Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | 7", Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 2024 | Europe | Polar 006024558821657", Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | 7", Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Victor 1024367", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Victor 1024367", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Poland | Printcard 03-2601Flexi-disc, 5½", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | Flexi-disc, 5½", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza S-6057", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Sweden | Polar POS 11867", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Reissue |
| ? | Sweden | Polar POS 11867", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Sweden | Polar POS 11867", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic OS-131777", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S-53 7577", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AWaterloo (Eng. Version)
- BWatch Out
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waterloo are there?
126 vinyl pressings of Waterloo are listed here, from 39 countries, released between 1974 and 2024.
When was Waterloo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Sweden, UK, US, Denmark and more. One of them is Polar POS 1186, released March 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Waterloo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POS 1186, POS 1187, S EPC 2240, 45-3035) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POS-1186-A and POS-1186-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waterloo 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.
