ABBA

Sweden Est. 1970

"Driven by propulsive beats and rich vocal harmonies, ABBA's music creates an irresistible tension between euphoria and longing."

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Super Trouper

1980

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Career Arc

ABBA's discography from 1972 to 2024

1972 1998 2024

He Is Your Brother / Sant... (1972) People Need Love / Merry-... (1972) Ring Ring (1973) Love Isn't Easy / I Am Ju... (1973) Rock'n Roll Band / Anothe... (1973) Another Town Another Trai... (1973) Ring ring (bara du slog e... (1973) Another Town, Another Tra... (1973) Nina, Pretty Ballerina /... (1973) Ring Ring / She's My Kin... (1973) Waterloo (1974) I've Been Waiting for You... (1974) So Long / I've Been Waiti... (1974) Waterloo (svensk version)... (1974) Hasta Mañana (1974) Greatest Hits (1975) The Best of ABBA (1975) ABBA (1975) SOS (1975) SOS / Man in the Middle (1975)

ABBA matters because they redefined pop music with a sense of theatricality and emotional storytelling that resonated deeply across generations.

ABBA matters because they redefined pop music with a sense of theatricality and emotional storytelling that resonated deeply across generations. Their ability to blend catchy melodies with heartfelt narratives allowed them to carve out a unique space in the musical landscape, combining joy and melancholy in ways that made listeners feel both uplifted and reflective. The band's influence extends beyond their hits; they've shaped pop culture's approach to narrative-driven music, establishing a template for how personal stories can find universal appeal. Their innovative use of vocal harmonies and layered production set a new standard in the studio. ABBA was known for meticulously crafting each song, employing sophisticated arrangements that balanced rhythmic precision with an infectious groove. This attention to detail ensured that their tracks not only topped charts but also became staples in dance clubs, ultimately influencing how pop music could bridge the divide between listening at home and moving on the dance floor. Lyrically, ABBA often explores themes of love, heartbreak, and nostalgia, weaving personal experiences into relatable tales. Their songwriting approach is both sincere and impressionistic, employing vivid imagery that allows listeners to project their emotions onto the songs. Through contrasting voices in their lyrics, they create a dialogue that captures the complexities of relationships with a candidness that resonates deeply.

Full discography

ABBA's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

114 releases • 52 albums • 1 EP • 1972–2024

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Albums ()

The Singles: The First Fifty Years

2024

ABBA Live in Warsaw 1976

2022

ABBA Bremen 1979

2022

Voyage

2021

Voulez-Vous - The Singles

2019

Avengers: Age of Ultron

2015

Live at Wembley Arena

2014

Abba Gold Anniversary Edition

2014

ABBA Collected

2011

The Albums

2008

ABBA Gold: Complete Edition

2008

Number Ones

2006

Take a Chance on Me

2006

ABBA: 16 Hits

2006

The Complete Studio Recordings

2005

18 Hits

2005

La Nostra Storia: 20 Grandi Successi

2005

Classic ABBA: The Universal Masters Collection

2005

Éxitos Eternos

2005

The ABBA Story

2004

The ABBA Collection

2004

The Definitive Collection

2001

20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of ABBA

2000

25 Jaar na Waterloo

1999

Thank You for the Music

1994

Agnetha, Björn, Benny, Annifrid: På Svenska

1994

More ABBA Gold – More ABBA Hits

1993

Gold – Greatest Hits

1992

Oro – Grandes Éxitos

1992

ABBA Live

1986

The Best of ABBA

1984

Thank You for the Music

1983

I Love ABBA

1983

The Singles – The First Ten Years

1982

The Visitors

1981

The Visitors / All of the Above

1981

Super Trouper

1980

Gracias por la música

1980

The Magic of ABBA

1980

Greatest Hits Vol. 2

1979

Voulez-Vous

1979

ABBA: The Album

1977

Arrival

1976

Greatest Hits

1975

The Best of ABBA

1975

ABBA

1975

Waterloo

1974

Ring Ring

1973

Love Stories

The Last Video

ABBA Gold

ABBA 40/40〜ベスト・セレクション

EPs ()

Super Trouper / Head Over Heels / One of Us / Under Attack

1983

Singles ()

No Doubt About It

2022

Little Things

2021

Just a Notion

2021

I Still Have Faith in You

2021

Don't Shut Me Down

2021

From a Twinkling Star to a Passing Angel

2012

Super Trouper / On and On and On (Live from Dick Cavett Show)

2005

Dancing Queen

1992

Under Attack / You Owe Me One

1982

The Day Before You Came / Cassandra

1982

The Visitors

1982

Head over Heels

1982

Super Trouper / Lay All Your Love on Me

1982

One of Us / Should I Laugh or Cry

1981

Lay All Your Love On Me b/w On and On and On

1981

Slipping Through My Fingers

1981

Andante, Andante / The Piper

1981

The Visitors / Harden My Heart

1981

Hovas vittne / Tivedshambo

1981

When All is Said and Done / Should I Laugh or Cry?

1981

Happy New Year / Andante, Andante

1980

I Have a Dream / Rio Grande

1980

Super Trouper / The Piper

1980

The Winner Takes It All / Elaine

1980

On and On and On

1980

I Have a Dream / Take a Chance on Me

1979

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) / The King Has Lost His Crown

1979

Does Your Mother Know? / Kisses of Fire

1979

Chiquitita / Lovelight

1979

Voulez-Vous / Angeleyes

1979

Move On / Mamma Mia

1979

Sång till Görel

1979

As Good as New / I Have a Dream

1979

Summer Night City

1978

Eagle / Thank You for the Music

1978

Take a Chance on Me / I'm a Marionette

1978

The Name of the Game / I Wonder (Departure)

1977

That's Me / Money, Money, Money

1977

Knowing Me, Knowing You / Happy Hawaii

1977

Money, Money, Money / Crazy World

1976

Dancing Queen & That's Me

1976

Fernando

1976

SOS

1975

SOS / Man in the Middle

1975

Bang a Boomerang / SOS

1975

Mamma Mia

1975

I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do

1975

Rock Me / I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do

1975

I've Been Waiting for You / King Kong Song

1974

So Long / I've Been Waiting for You

1974

Waterloo (svensk version) / Honey, Honey (svensk version)

1974

Hasta Mañana

1974

Love Isn't Easy / I Am Just a Girl

1973

Rock'n Roll Band / Another Town Another Train

1973

Another Town Another Train / I Am Just A Girl

1973

Ring ring (bara du slog en signal) / Åh, vilka tider

1973

Another Town, Another Train / People Need Love

1973

Nina, Pretty Ballerina / He Is Your Brother

1973

Ring Ring / She's My Kind Of Girl

1973

He Is Your Brother / Santa Rosa

1972

People Need Love / Merry-Go-Round (En karusell)

1972

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The Best of ABBA (1975)

Arrival (1976)

ABBA: The Album (1977)

Voulez-Vous (1979)

Greatest Hits Vol. 2 (1979)

Super Trouper (1980)

Gracias por la músic... (1980)

The Magic of ABBA (1980)

The Visitors (1981)

The Visitors / All o... (1981)

The Singles – The Fi... (1982)

Thank You for the Mu... (1983)

I Love ABBA (1983)

Super Trouper / Head Over Heels / One of Us / Under Attack

Super Trouper / Head... (1983)

The Best of ABBA (1984)

ABBA Live (1986)

Gold – Greatest Hits (1992)

Oro – Grandes Éxitos (1992)

More ABBA Gold – Mor... (1993)

Thank You for the Mu... (1994)

Agnetha, Björn, Benny, Annifrid: På Svenska

Agnetha, Björn, Benn... (1994)

25 Jaar na Waterloo (1999)

20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of ABBA

20th Century Masters... (2000)

The Definitive Colle... (2001)

The ABBA Story (2004)

The ABBA Collection (2004)

The Complete Studio... (2005)

18 Hits (2005)

La Nostra Storia: 20... (2005)

Classic ABBA: The Universal Masters Collection

Classic ABBA: The Un... (2005)

Éxitos Eternos (2005)

Number Ones (2006)

Take a Chance on Me (2006)

ABBA: 16 Hits (2006)

The Albums (2008)

ABBA Gold: Complete... (2008)

ABBA Collected (2011)

Live at Wembley Aren... (2014)

Abba Gold Anniversar... (2014)

Avengers: Age of Ult... (2015)

Voulez-Vous - The Si... (2019)

Voyage (2021)

ABBA Live in Warsaw... (2022)

ABBA Bremen 1979 (2022)

The Singles: The Fir... (2024)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does ABBA sound like?

Driven by propulsive beats and rich vocal harmonies, ABBA's music creates an irresistible tension between euphoria and longing. Rooted in pop rock and disco. Start with Arrival.

What is the best ABBA album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Arrival" (1976). It's the most representative of what makes ABBA worth hearing.

Who is ABBA for?

If you're into pop rock and disco, ABBA is worth your time. Driven by propulsive beats and rich vocal harmonies, ABBA's music creates an irresistible tension between euphoria and longing.

How many albums does ABBA have?

ABBA has 114 releases in their discography, including 52 albums and 1 EP.

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