ABBA – The Winner Takes It All (1980) | Rare French Contract Pressing Epic 7" Vinyl Single
£8.00
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ABBA – The Winner Takes It All (1980) | Rare French Contract Pressing Epic 7" Vinyl Single
£8.00
A fantastic variant for collectors looking for unique manufacturing history! This is a rare 1980 French contract pressing of ABBA's legendary masterpiece, "The Winner Takes It All". Pressed in France by Epic/CBS to help meet the massive, overwhelming demand in the UK market upon its release, this European import features the distinctive, clean French label typography and manufacturing marks paired with the iconic blue-bordered four-photo UK picture sleeve.
The A-side features the soaring, emotionally powerful title track, beautifully backed by the upbeat synth-pop fan-favourite B-side, "Elaine".
Record Details:
- Artist: ABBA
- Format: 7" Vinyl Single (45 RPM)
- Release Year: 1980
- Label: Epic (Pressed in France for the UK Market)
- Catalog Number: S EPC 8835
- Tracklist: Side A: The Winner Takes It All | Side B: Elaine
Condition Report (Goldmine Grading Standard):
- Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG) – The original picture sleeve is in lovely, robust condition. It displays standard, light vintage handling wear and mild edge creasing consistent with age, but remains bright, clean, and structurally sound.
- **Vinyl Condition: Very Good (VG) [Label Defect] ** – The vinyl itself is clean with a nice glossy surface and plays beautifully with strong audio clarity. Please note: a previous owner has written the small archive number "643" neatly in blue ink on the A-side center label (as shown in the product photos). Price has been adjusted down to reflect this label marker.
Note: This is an authentic pre-owned vintage contract pressing. To preserve the condition of the sleeve and vinyl, we package all shipments securely in heavy-duty cardboard vinyl mailers.