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ABBA – The Winner Takes It All / Elaine
1980 · Italy · Epic · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 4, 2026
- MMint
- $12.26
- NMNear Mint
- $10.97
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $8.39
- VGVery Good
- $5.81
- G+Good Plus
- $3.23
- GGood
- $1.94
- FFair
- $1.29
- PPoor
- $0.65
56 copies listed on Discogs from $0.50.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- €10ref VA-BQ2W2Media NM · Near MintSleeve VG+🇮🇹 Ships from Italy — condizioni disco ottime copertina buona disponibile per altre foto
The Discogs price estimate is a separate reference; offer prices above are sellers’ own.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- CI EPC 8835-1NCI EPC 8835-2NCI EPC 8835-1N [cgd logo] 27-8-80 DDCI EPC 8835-2N [cgd logo] 27-8-80 DDcgd
- Rights society
- SIAE
- Record Company
- CBS Dischi S.p.A.
- Recorded At
- Polar Studios
- Pressed By
- CGD Pressing Plant
- Record Company
- CBS Inc.
- Made By
- CBS
Specifications
Tracklist
- AThe Winner Takes It All4:56
- BElaine3:39
- Arranged By, Producer
- Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson
- Engineer
- Michael B. Tretow
- Written-By
- Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson
About this record
The CGD Pressing Plant stamped this Italian 45 on 27 August 1980, identifiable by the matrix runout CI EPC 8835-1N with the cgd logo and date code. This is a distinctly different manufacturing source from the concurrent UK pressing on the same catalogue number, making Italian copies a separate collectible variant within the single's release cycle.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market for this Italian single. A Mint copy commands 12.40 USD, while a Near Mint sits at 11.10 USD—a narrow premium for the best grades.
The real cliff appears below: VG+ drops to 8.49 USD, VG to 5.87 USD, and G+ to 3.26 USD. With 56 copies currently for sale and a lowest asking price of 0.5 USD, the market is flooded with worn stock.
Community data shows 415 collectors own one against only 46 who want it, indicating this Italian pressing is common relative to demand. As a 1980 reissue market single (not an original), its value depends almost entirely on finding a high-grade copy; most circulating stock is well-played.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the Italian pressing by the Epic catalogue number EPC 8835 and the dead-wax matrix CI EPC 8835-1N or CI EPC 8835-2N, both stamped with the cgd logo and the date 27-8-80. The label should read Made in Italy by CBS and credit CBS Dischi S.p.A.
Milano 1980. The record has no barcode.
Grading requires close inspection: Mint means unplayed with pristine surfaces and labels; Near Mint allows only the slightest handling marks. VG+ shows light wear but plays cleanly; VG exhibits noticeable surface marks and light crackle.
Below VG, groove wear becomes audible. The 7-inch 45 RPM format is prone to edge chipping—check the label rim and the outer edge for breaks, which are common on stock copies and will lower grade significantly.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Recorded at Polar Music Studio, Stockholm, Sweden. Union Songs AB Stockholm, Sweden © 1980 Polar Music International AB ℗ 1980 CBS Inc.
Made in Italy by CBS CBS Dischi S.p.A. Milano 1980
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this Italian pressing from the UK version?
Check the dead-wax matrix runout on the vinyl itself. Italian copies bear CI EPC 8835-1N or CI EPC 8835-2N with the cgd logo and date 27-8-80 DD, pressed at the CGD Pressing Plant. The UK pressing uses a different matrix (S EPC 8835) and was manufactured elsewhere. The label should also state Made in Italy by CBS and CBS Dischi S.p.A. Milano 1980.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 8.49 USD. This represents a significant drop from the 11.10 USD for Near Mint, showing how sensitive the market is to surface condition on this common single. These are guide estimates and may not reflect current auction or dealer asking prices.
Why are there so many copies for sale at 0.5 USD?
The lowest asking price of 0.5 USD reflects the glut of worn, played-out stock in circulation. With 56 copies currently listed and only 46 collectors actively seeking one, supply far exceeds demand. Most bulk-lot sellers price heavily played copies at or near this floor to move inventory quickly.
What condition should I expect if I buy a random copy?
Given that 415 collectors own one against 46 who want it, most copies in the market are casual-listener stock. Expect VG or lower—light to moderate surface noise, visible wear on the label, and possible edge damage. Finding a VG+ or NM copy requires patience and selective shopping; most listings will be G+ or VG range.
Is the Italian pressing rarer than the UK pressing?
No. Community data shows 415 have this copy, and it appears as a standard 1980 market single. The presence of 56 copies for sale and a lowest price of 0.5 USD indicates it is common. The Italian and UK pressings were both released in the same year on the same label and catalogue number; neither is scarce, though the Italian variant is a distinct manufacturing source for collectors tracking pressing variations.