The Singles – The First Ten Years
ABBA · 1982
92 min · 23 tracks · pop rock · disco · glam rock
A vibrant collection of infectious pop melodies and lush harmonies that defined a generation's dance floors.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sing-along anthems with friends
- nostalgic dance party vibes
- catchy melodies for celebrations
- uplifting tracks for road trips
- dynamic flow of memorable hits
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of deep introspection
- prefer long, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A comprehensive compilation that introduces new listeners to ABBA's key hits.
- Themes
- Eurovision breakthrough· disco dance floors· heartbreak ballads
- Career context
- Released on November 8, 1982, 'The Singles – The First Ten Years' marks a retrospective compilation by ABBA that encapsulates their rise to global fame. At this point, they had already solidified their status as one of the most successful pop groups in history, following the massive success of their previous albums and singles throughout the 1970s. This album arrives just before the group announced their hiatus, making it a significant farewell to fans who had followed their journey.
- If this clicks, go next to
- ABBA Gold — This collection continues the infectious pop melodies and hits from the singles.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Spirits Having Flown by Bee Gees — Shares lush harmonies and infectious melodies, capturing the disco era's vibrant dance floor spirit.Diana by Diana Ross — Features polished pop production and catchy hooks, embodying the same upbeat energy and melodic richness.C'est Chic by Chic — Delivers danceable grooves and sophisticated arrangements, aligning with the Eurodisco vibe of ABBA's catalog.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Waterloo".
Disc 1
- 1 Ring Ring 3:00
- 2 Waterloo Start here 2:46
- 3 So Long 3:06
- 4 I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do 3:15
- 5 SOS 3:22
- 6 Mamma Mia 3:32
- 7 Fernando 4:15
- 8 Dancing Queen 3:51
- 9 Money, Money, Money 3:05
- 10 Knowing Me, Knowing You 4:02
- 11 The Name of the Game 4:53
- 12 Take a Chance on Me 4:05
- 13 Summer Night City 3:34
Disc 2
- 1 Chiquitita 5:26
- 2 Does Your Mother Know 3:13
- 3 Voulez-Vous 5:11
- 4 Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) 4:45
- 5 I Have a Dream 4:44
- 6 The Winner Takes It All 4:56
- 7 Super Trouper 4:13
- 8 One of Us 3:55
- 9 The Day Before You Came 5:50
- 10 Under Attack 3:45
What to play next
This album is considered a Starting Point in ABBA's catalog. A comprehensive compilation that introduces new listeners to ABBA's key hits.
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