{"product_id":"abba-voulez-vous-vinyl-lp-xsd-16000","title":"ABBA – Voulez-Vous (Vinyl LP, XSD-16000)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eABBA – \u003cem\u003eVoulez-Vous\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e XSD-16000  |  \u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlantic Records  |  \u003cstrong\u003eReleased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e XSD-16000-A (2) Ⓧ Q\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABBA needs little introduction. The Swedish supergroup — Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad — became one of the best-selling music acts in history after their Eurovision-winning breakthrough with \u003cem\u003eWaterloo\u003c\/em\u003e in 1974. Their signature sound blended irresistible pop hooks with lush orchestration, intricate vocal harmonies, and a knack for melody that transcended language and borders. At their commercial peak in the late 1970s, ABBA were outselling virtually everyone on the planet, and their influence on pop music continues to reverberate decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVoulez-Vous\u003c\/em\u003e (1979) arrived at the height of the disco era and found ABBA fully embracing the dancefloor without abandoning the craftsmanship that defined their earlier work. Recorded partly in Miami and Stockholm, the album captures a group at the top of their game — polished, confident, and commercially unstoppable. The title track was reportedly inspired by a late-night visit to a Miami disco, and that electric, after-hours energy pulses through much of the record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeneath the glittering surface, \u003cem\u003eVoulez-Vous\u003c\/em\u003e also carries undercurrents of emotional complexity. Both couples within the group were navigating the breakdown of their marriages during this period, and that tension — however subtly — lends certain tracks a bittersweet edge that elevates them beyond pure pop confection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoulez-Vous\u003c\/strong\u003e — The disco-driven title track is an absolute floor-filler, built on a propulsive groove and one of the group's most infectious choruses. A defining moment of late-70s pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChiquitita\u003c\/strong\u003e — A tender, sweeping ballad that became one of ABBA's biggest international hits. Its gentle acoustic opening gives way to a soaring, emotionally resonant chorus that still stops you in your tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Your Mother Know\u003c\/strong\u003e — A rare Björn lead vocal, this uptempo rocker brings a playful energy and a driving guitar riff that stands apart from the group's typical sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAngel Eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e — A sophisticated, slightly melancholic disco track with a gorgeous melody and some of the album's most nuanced vocal interplay between Agnetha and Frida.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI Have a Dream\u003c\/strong\u003e — The album's emotional closer, featuring a children's choir and an uplifting, timeless quality that made it one of ABBA's most enduring songs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis copy has been carefully cleaned with a \u003cstrong\u003eSpin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e and stored in a \u003cstrong\u003enew anti-static inner sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. The record shows \u003cstrong\u003eminor surface scuffs\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with age and handling, but \u003cstrong\u003eplayed flawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor pops and crackles were noted, as expected for a vintage pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ejacket is in VG (Very Good) condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with a few minor scuffs, as shown in photos. Includes the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal inner sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. A great copy of a landmark album.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos carefully before purchasing. Sold as described.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47743932203261,"sku":"Storefront Vinyl","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/ABBA_Voulez-Vous_Vinyl_LP_XSD-16000.jpg?v=1782152324","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/products\/abba-voulez-vous-vinyl-lp-xsd-16000","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}