ABBA // Dancing Queen & That’s Me Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue (Europe, 2016)

This 2016 European limited edition 7-inch picture disc brings together two distinct sides of ABBA’s mid-1970s peak period, pairing Dancing Queen with That’s Me in a format designed primarily for collectors rather than standard retail circulation. Issued as a 45 RPM reissue, the release reflects the continuing demand for ABBA’s catalogue on physical vinyl well beyond its original era.

Dancing Queen stands as one of the group’s most recognisable recordings, defined by its layered production, melodic clarity, and precise studio arrangement, while That’s Me offers a more compact, rhythm-driven example of their pop construction during the same creative period. Presented together, the single highlights the range within ABBA’s output, from expansive, emotionally resonant production to tightly structured pop songwriting.

The picture disc format places emphasis on visual presentation as much as audio content, transforming the record into a collectible object where design and imagery are integral to its appeal. As with many modern ABBA vinyl reissues, the release functions less as a reinterpretation and more as a preservation of cultural memory, keeping key recordings in circulation for both new listeners and long-term collectors.

Within ABBA’s wider catalogue, this pairing reflects how individual tracks continue to operate independently within physical reissue culture, where sequencing is secondary to recognisability and format-driven collectability. The result is a concise snapshot of the group’s enduring presence in vinyl reissue markets decades after the original recordings.

One of four 40th Anniversary picture discs: Money, Money, Money / Dancing Queen / Fernando / Knowing Me, Knowing You. Made in the EU.

Wonderful little pieces of art these reissued 7" pic discs. All echoing back to another time, another place, when we were young, and the catchy innocence of ABBA ruled the world.