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ABBA

Greatest Hits Vol. 2 [LP - 1st Japan Press - 1979 - VG+/VG+]

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1x Vinyl LP Compilation

Release date: Dec 31, 1978, Japan

A1

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)

A2

Knowing Me, Knowing You

A3

Take A Chance On Me

A4

Money, Money, Money

A5

Rock Me

A6

Eagle

A7

Angeleyes

B1

Dancing Queen

B2

Does Your Mother Know

B3

Chiquitita

B4

Summer Night City

B5

I Wonder (Departure)

B6

The Name Of The Game

B7

Thank You For The Music

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Released in 1979, ABBA – Greatest Hits Vol. 2 compiled the Swedish supergroup’s biggest singles from 1976 to 1979, showcasing their global dominance in pop music. Following the massive success of Arrival and ABBA: The Album, this collection featured chart-toppers like "Dancing Queen," "Knowing Me, Knowing You," and "Take a Chance on Me," blending disco energy with melodic sophistication. The album also included newer hits such as "Summer Night City" and "Chiquitita," highlighting ABBA’s evolving sound—from glittering dance anthems to heartfelt ballads. While Vol. 2 lacked new material, its tracklist solidified ABBA’s reputation for infectious hooks, lush harmonies, and polished production. It performed strongly in Europe and Australia, though its US reception was more modest, reflecting the band’s inconsistent American breakthrough. Despite shifting musical trends, Greatest Hits Vol. 2 remains a testament to ABBA’s late-70s peak, capturing the timeless appeal of their music before internal tensions and changing tastes led to their eventual decline in the 1980s.