ABBA - Take A Chance On Me album
Take A Chance On Me (Alternate Version/ Live).
Take a Chance on Me" is a song by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was released in January 1978 as the second single from their fifth studio album ABBA: The Album. The song has been featured on a number of ABBA compilations such as Gold: Greatest Hits. The working title of "Take a Chance on Me" was "Billy Boy".
Take a chance on me Oh you can take your time baby, I'm in no hurry, know I'm gonna get you You don't wanna hurt me, baby don't worry, I ain't gonna let you Let me tell you now My love is strong enough to last when things are rough It's magic You say that I waste
ABBA : THE ALBUM with "Take A Chance On Me" (Nice 1977 Vinyl LP) Play Tested.
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Few would dispute that ‘Take A Chance On Me’ is one of ABBA’s most enduring hit recordings. January 2019 marked the 41th anniversary of its release as a single, and in this feature we trace the story of the last ABBA song to retain the joyful innocence of their early years. The biggest hit When ABBA – The Album was recorded in the summer and autumn of 1977, the stated ambition of song writers Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus was to move forward with their music, take better care with the lyrics and generally aim for a more ambitious framework
Take a Chance on Me" is a song by the Swedish pop group ABBA. Knowing Me, Knowing You. ABBA.
Tracklist
A | Take A Chance On Me | 4:05 |
B | I'm A Marionette | 3:54 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Polar Music International AB
- Licensed Through – CBS Records
- Published By – Bocu Music Ltd.
- Pressed By – CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
Credits
- Engineer – Michael B. Tretow
- Producer, Arranged By – Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus
- Written-By – Benny Andersson / Björn Ulvaeus*
Notes
℗ 1977 Polar Music International ABOriginal sound recording made by Polar Music International AB
CBS Records are the exclusive licensees for the UK
Taken from "ABBA - The Album"
Label variants of UK release S EPC 5950:
Take A Chance On Me - printed rotation side A/B: 45 / 45 (this entry)
Take A Chance On Me - printed rotation side A/B: 45 RPM / 45
Take A Chance On Me - printed rotation side A/B: 45 / 45 RPM
Take A Chance On Me - printed rotation side A/B: 45 RPM / 45 RPM
Take A Chance On Me - 'Made in USA' on top of labels, and 'Made in England' on rim text
Take A Chance On Me - 'Made in Holland' on rim text, housed in white stamped sleeve with large centre hole.
ABBA - Take A Chance On Me - ‘Made in Holland' on rim text, housed in white stamped sleeve with small centre hole.
Take A Chance On Me - 'Made in Holland' on rim text, housed in Epic company sleeve.
Take A Chance On Me - injection labels
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Label side A): S EPC 5950 A
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B): S EPC 5950 B
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched - Variant 1): EPC S 5950-A7
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped - Variant 1): A
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched - Variant 1): EPC.S.5950.B.7
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped - Variant 1): C
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched - Variant 2): EPC.S.5950.A3
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched - Variant 2): EPC.S.5950.B3
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched - Variant 3): EPC-S-5950.A-2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched - Variant 3): EPC.S.5950.B3
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched - variant 4): EPC-S-5950-A-1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched - variant 4): EPC-S-5950-B-1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched - variant 5): EPC-S-5950-A-1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched - variant 5): EPC-S-5950-B-2
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
POS 1235 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me / I'm A Marionette (7", Single) | Polar | POS 1235 | Scandinavia | 1978 |
3457 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me / I'm A Marionette (7", Single) | Atlantic | 3457 | US | 1977 |
103050 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me (7", Single, Promo) | RCA Victor | 103050 | New Zealand | 1977 |
2001758, 2 001 758 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me (7", Single) | Polydor, Polydor | 2001758, 2 001 758 | Portugal | 1977 |
3457, #3457 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me b/w I'm A Marionette (7", Single, MO ) | Atlantic, Atlantic | 3457, #3457 | US | 1978 |
Tracklist
A | Take A Chance On Me | 4:05 |
B | I'm A Marionette | 3:54 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Polar Music International AB
- Licensed To – CBS Records
- Published By – Bocu Music Ltd.
Credits
- Engineer – Michael B. Tretow
- Producer, Arranged By – Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus
- Written-By – Benny Andersson / Björn Ulvaeus*
Notes
Made in England.Bocu Music
℗ 1977 Polar Music International AB
Original sound recording made by Polar Music International AB
CBS Records are the exclusive licensees for the UK
Taken from "ABBA - The Album"
Label variants of UK release S EPC 5950:
Take A Chance On Me - printed rotation side A/B: 45 RPM / 45 RPM (this entry)
Take A Chance On Me - printed rotation side A/B: 45 RPM / 45
Take A Chance On Me - printed rotation side A/B: 45 / 45 RPM
Take A Chance On Me - printed rotation side A/B: 45 / 45
Take A Chance On Me - 'Made in USA' on top of labels, and 'Made in England' on rim text
Take A Chance On Me - 'Made in Holland' on rim text, housed in white stamped sleeve with large centre hole.
ABBA - Take A Chance On Me - ‘Made in Holland' on rim text, housed in white stamped sleeve with small centre hole.
Take A Chance On Me - 'Made in Holland' on rim text, housed in Epic company sleeve
Take A Chance On Me - injection labels
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Other (A-side Catalog Number): S EPC 5950 A *
- Other (B-side Catalog Number): S EPC 5950 B *
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout, Hand-etched [Var. 1]): EPC-S-5950-A-2
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout, Hand-etched [Var. 1& 2]): EPC.S. 5950. B3.
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout, Hand-etched [Var. 2]): EPC.S.5950.A3
- Other (A-side Run-out, Mother Number, Stamped [Var. 2]): A
- Other (B-side Run-out, Mother Number, Stamped [Var. 2]): A
- Other (A-side Run-out, Stamper, Stamped [Var.2]): 24
- Other (B-side Run-out, Stamper, Stamped [Var.2]): 20
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
POS 1235 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me / I'm A Marionette (7", Single) | Polar | POS 1235 | Scandinavia | 1978 |
3457 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me / I'm A Marionette (7", Single) | Atlantic | 3457 | US | 1977 |
103050 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me (7", Single, Promo) | RCA Victor | 103050 | New Zealand | 1977 |
2001758, 2 001 758 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me (7", Single) | Polydor, Polydor | 2001758, 2 001 758 | Portugal | 1977 |
3457, #3457 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me b/w I'm A Marionette (7", Single, MO ) | Atlantic, Atlantic | 3457, #3457 | US | 1978 |
Tracklist
A | Take A Chance On Me | 4:05 |
B | I'm A Marionette | 3:54 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Dynamic Sounds Recording Co. Ltd.
- Distributed By – Dynamic Sounds Recording Co. Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Polar Music AB
Credits
- Producer – Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson
- Written-By – Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
POS 1235 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me / I'm A Marionette (7", Single) | Polar | POS 1235 | Scandinavia | 1978 |
3457 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me / I'm A Marionette (7", Single) | Atlantic | 3457 | US | 1977 |
103050 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me (7", Single, Promo) | RCA Victor | 103050 | New Zealand | 1977 |
2001758, 2 001 758 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me (7", Single) | Polydor, Polydor | 2001758, 2 001 758 | Portugal | 1977 |
3457, #3457 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me b/w I'm A Marionette (7", Single, MO ) | Atlantic, Atlantic | 3457, #3457 | US | 1978 |
Tracklist
A | Take A Chance On Me | 3:59 |
B | One Man, One Woman | 4:30 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – RCA Eletrônica Ltda.
Credits
- Written-By – Benny Andersson-Bjorn Ulvaeus*
Notes
(P) 1978 RCA RecordsUm produto Polar Music AB
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: SIAE
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
POS 1235 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me / I'm A Marionette (7", Single) | Polar | POS 1235 | Scandinavia | 1978 |
3457 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me / I'm A Marionette (7", Single) | Atlantic | 3457 | US | 1977 |
103050 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me (7", Single, Promo) | RCA Victor | 103050 | New Zealand | 1977 |
2001758, 2 001 758 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me (7", Single) | Polydor, Polydor | 2001758, 2 001 758 | Portugal | 1977 |
3457, #3457 | ABBA | Take A Chance On Me b/w I'm A Marionette (7", Single, MO ) | Atlantic, Atlantic | 3457, #3457 | US | 1978 |

Title: Take A Chance On Me
Category: Pop
Country: Scandinavia
Released: 1978
Rating: 4.5/5
Votes: 538
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