Sweden
March 4, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Polar POLS 252
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLS-252-ARunout, Side A, Etched
POLS 252 B 2 3Runout, Side B, Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Waterloo
by ABBA · 1974
95 pressings35 countriesEuropopPop RockDiscoBubblegum
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
36 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Sweden
March 4, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Polar POLS 252
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLS-252-ASide A, Etched
POLS 252 B 2 3Side B, Stamped
US
July 1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 18101
- Format
- LP, Album · RI
- Runout / matrix
ST-A 743139 AAA-1-11 D PRRunout, side A, etched
ST-A 743140 AAA-1 11 APD PRRunout, side B, etched
ST-A-743139RILabel matrix, side A
ST-A-743140RILabel matrix, side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 80179
- Format
- LP, Album · Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-80179-A1 0 AVariant 1
EPC-S-80179-B1 0 AVariant 1
EPC-S-80179-A2variant 2
EPC-S-80179-B2variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 18101
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MO - Monarch Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-A743139AA (MR) △19125(2) PRRunout A, variant 1
ST-A-743140AA (MR) △19125-X(2) PRRunout B, variant 1
ST-A-743139AA △19125(2)Runout A, variant 2
ST-A-743140AA △19125-X(3)Runout B, variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 18101
- Format
- LP, Album · PR
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-743139A PRRunout side A, etched
ST-A-743140A PRRunout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 95 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s61 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | RCA Victor VPL1-4003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor VPL1-4003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2374 111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2374 111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Atlantic SD 18101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Atlantic SD 18101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Atlantic SD 18101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Colombia | RCA Victor LPS 53-1239First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Denmark | Polar POLS 252First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Ecuador | RCA 800.273 / RCA Victor ECS-800.273First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Vogue LDM. 30263 / Vogue LDM. 30.263First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2374 111First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Greece | Seven Arts 33/7A 101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Dig-It International Records MS 0001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Polar POLS 252First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Ireland | Epic S EPC 32009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC 32009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC 32009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Korea | Polydor SEL-R-G 559LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Spain | Epic EPC 32009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Australia | RCA International VAL1-0464 / RCA International VAL 10464LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK & Europe | Polar 549 967-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Polar POLS 252LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | USA & Europe | Polar POLS 252 / Polar 0602508378980LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Polar 0602508379949 / Polar POLS 252LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2024 | Europe | Polar POLS 252 / Polar 00602455777195LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor VPL1-4003LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Atlantic SD 18101LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Atlantic SD 18101 RLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(3031)01239LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Denmark | Polar POLS 252LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Denmark | Polar POLS 252LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 2374 118LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | Israel | Epic EPC 80179LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Dig-It International Records MS - 0001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Mozambique | Sunshine GBL (L) 501LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Victor VPL1-4003 / Family FLY 222LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Polydor 2374 111LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Sweden | Polar POLS 252LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Sweden | Polar POLS 252LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| ? | UK | Epic EPC 80179 / Epic S 80179LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Waterloo2:45
- A2Sitting In The Palmtree3:39
- A3King Kong Song3:14
- A4Hasta Mañana3:05
- A5My Mama Said3:14
- A6Dance (While The Music Still Goes On)3:05
- B1Honey, Honey2:55
- B2Watch Out3:46
- B3What About Livingstone2:54
- B4Gonna Sing You My Lovesong3:35
- B5Suzy-Hang-Around3:11
- B6Waterloo (English Version)2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waterloo are there?
95 vinyl pressings of Waterloo are listed here, from 35 countries, released between 1974 and 2024.
When was Waterloo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Sweden, US, UK, Philippines and more. One of them is Polar POLS 252, released March 4, 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 POLS 252, SD 18101, EPC 80179, VPL1-4003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLS-252-A and POLS 252 B 2 3. 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.
