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ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · 10d

Our #ABBA50at50 celebration on Instagram for the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s first greatest hits collection has reached week 40. The 1976 Japanese compilation ALL ABOUT ABBA was reissued to coincide with ABBA’s November 1978 visit to the country.

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Record of the month – October 2025

ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · 12d

Record of the month - October 2025: SOS

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A monthly look back at ABBA’s history on record ‘SOS’ was the third international single from ABBA’s 1975 self-titled album. In Australia, it was the fifth and final single release …

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ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · 12d

October was a big month for new ABBA singles in Australia: SOS in 1975, Money, Money, Money in 1976, The Name Of The Game in 1977, Summer Night City in 1978, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! in 1979, Frida’s Shine in 1984, Dancing Queen in 1992, Just A Notion in 2021
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Record of the month – September 2025

ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · Sep 1

Record of the month - September 2025: Mamma Mia

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A monthly look back at ABBA’s history on record ‘Mamma Mia’ wasn’t planned to be a single. But Australia had other ideas. ‘Mamma Mia’ was the last song recorded for the ABBA&n…

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ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · Sep 1

September in Australian ABBA history: in 1973 Ring Ring was released, in 1975 Mamma Mia was released, in 1976 Dancing Queen reached number 1, in 2021 I Still Have Faith In You and Don’t Shut Me Down were released.

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ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972-1982 – Q&A

ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · Aug 19

New blog post: questions & answers about ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972-1982 - Second Revised and Updated Edition

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Carl Magnus Palm has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a new, second revised edition of his fan favourite book ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972-1982. I recently posed some questi…

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ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · Aug 15

This week the #ABBA50at50 celebration of the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s first Greatest Hits album features this unusual 1976 compilation from Portugal.

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · Aug 12

I understand that many ABBA fans are wondering why they should support the new edition of ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions (shorturl.at/E2Knd), so I put together a blog post to explain why I'm eager to get this book off the ground: bit.ly/3UUw6iq

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ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · Aug 9

50 years ago today Mamma Mia was first broadcast on Countdown (nationally-broadcast weekly music show on Australian TV), leading to the song being released as a single and launching ABBA-mania.

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ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982

ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · Aug 4

Fifty years ago today recording started on two of ABBA’s greatest hits, Dancing Queen and Fernando

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · Jul 31

I'm excited to announce that the Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the second revised and expanded edition of ABBA – The Complete Recording Sessions 1972–1982 is now live! It will go on for a month, ending on 31 August. Place your order here: shorturl.at/E2Knd

Second revised and expanded edition of the award-winning and critically acclaimed book.

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ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · Jul 31

This month in Australian ABBA history: in August 1975 ABBA-mania kicks off; singles Dancing Queen (1976), Voulez-Vous (1979), The Winner Takes It All (1980) are released. In 1986 ABBA Live hits the stores. All this and more! Check it out at abbaphenomenon.wordpress.com#this-month-i...

ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · Jul 31

Record of the month - August 2025: Hits! Hits! Hits!
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ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · Jul 30

New to The ABBA Phenomenon in Australia: ABBAWORLD and MAMMA MIA!

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ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · Jul 1

Record of the month - July 2025: The Complete Gold Collection

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ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · Jun 30

It’s mid-winter in Australia, typically a quieter time of year. But there are still plenty of ABBA anniversaries to remember. Check them out:
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ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · Jun 27

We’re now halfway through our 50 at 50 journey on Instagram commemorating the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s Greatest Hits album. Week 26 is the album from Chile.
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ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · Jun 25

New #ABBA questions and answers: ABBA singles box set, Borsta tandtrollen bort, Spanish versions, Voyage in Las Vegas, One Night In Bangkok, smoking was their only vice

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ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · Jun 18

Now online! Frida’s and Agnetha’s complete Australian discographies. From Something’s Going On to A+ and everything in between.

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ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · Jun 13

ABBA - The Singles box set is out now. Be first to add your edition number to the list. Go to abbaomnibus.com/fans/abba-th... for information on sharing your number with other fans.

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · Jun 1

ABBA On Record book – 10% off in June! Hailed by reviewers as "a complete triumph" and "a vital, vibrant addition to any ABBA bookshelf", the hardcover edition is available at a 10% price reduction throughout the month of June 2025! Place your order: bit.ly/3Zd17AR

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ABBA Omnibus @abbaomnibus.bsky.social · May 31

Record of the month - June 2025: ABBA

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