ABBA Albums FAQ

1. When was ABBA's first album released?

ABBA's first album, Ring Ring, was released in Scandinavia on 26 March 1973. Although it later saw limited release in other countries, it was initially credited to "Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Frida." The album topped the charts in Belgium and was very popular in the Netherlands, Norway, and South Africa.

2. Which ABBA albums were Christmas number one in the UK?

Only one ABBA studio album topped the UK charts at Christmas: Super Trouper. Released in 1980, it remained at number one for seven weeks.

3. What is notable about ABBA's Arrival?

Arrival was ABBA's fourth studio album and was released in 1976. It was a huge worldwide success, topping the charts in many countries, including the UK, Australia, and many European countries. Arrival was highly praised for its mature song writing, production, and the strength of its singles, including "Dancing Queen," "Knowing Me, Knowing You," and "Money, Money, Money." In 2024, the album was selected for preservation in the United States National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

4. On which ABBA album does the song "SOS" appear?

"SOS" was released as a single in 1975 and appears on ABBA's third album, also called ABBA. The album helped the band gain recognition worldwide, with "SOS" and "Mamma Mia" becoming hits in both the US and the UK.

5. Did ABBA release any albums after their break-up?

Yes. ABBA released Voyage in 2021, their first studio album of new material in 40 years. Voyage was a huge commercial success, topping the charts in numerous countries worldwide. To support the release, ABBA created a concert residency in London featuring virtual "ABBAtars" performing songs from the album and their back catalogue.

6. What is unique about ABBA's Voulez-Vous?

Voulez-Vous, ABBA's sixth studio album, marked the group's exploration of disco music, which was highly popular at the time. Released in 1979, the album featured the hit title track, as well as popular singles like "Chiquitita," "Does Your Mother Know," "I Have a Dream," and "Angeleyes." Voulez-Vous topped the album charts in several countries, including the UK, and was one of the UK's best-selling albums of the year.

7. How successful was ABBA's The Visitors?

Released in 1981, The Visitors was ABBA's eighth and final studio album before their split. While successful, it wasn't as commercially dominant as their previous albums. It peaked at number one in the UK but only reached number 19 in Germany, notably lower than previous albums. The album is considered by many to be ABBA's most mature and introspective work, reflecting personal turmoil within the band at the time. Despite this, it yielded the hit singles "One of Us" and "When All Is Said and Done."

8. Was ABBA's album Waterloo successful?

Yes. Waterloo was released in 1974, shortly after ABBA's victory at the Eurovision Song Contest with the title track. It achieved commercial success, reaching number one in several European countries, including the UK. However, it only reached number six in the US. The album helped establish ABBA as a rising force in pop music and featured hit singles like "Waterloo" and "Honey, Honey."