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The winner takes it all-with all 4 members autograph

Dear ABBA fans

I have a 7” ABBA Single with the sleeve signed by all 4 band members. I have had it for over 25 years and whilst cherishing it never thought to get a view on the autographs, pens used and never had it officially looked at for authentication.

Any thoughts are very much welcomed

James

The winner takes it all-Elaine


Label:	Epic – S EPC 8835, Epic – EPC 8835
Format:	Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
Country:	UK
Released:	1980

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Permalink Reply by Findbooks on January 31, 2024 at 10:28am

Quite difficult to make out a couple of them.

Here are 3 examples from Sweden, the first of which has cast-iron provenance (their sound-engineer) and the third of which is a fake i.m.o. - no expert though.

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Permalink Reply by Findbooks on January 31, 2024 at 10:28am

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Permalink Reply by Findbooks on January 31, 2024 at 10:29am

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Permalink Reply by James McEvoy on January 31, 2024 at 4:07pm

Thanks so much for the time you put into this. I always felt over the many years I had the single they were genuine. I’m interested now to get them looked at more. It’s been sitting in a draw for so long and only now I’ve the time to do some research I think I should even if it means a disappointment. Kindest of regards James

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Permalink Reply by Oryxandcrake on January 31, 2024 at 11:00am

I have my doubts about this. Benny and especially Björn are very sloppy, they have some similarities to their "regular" IP autographs but it's really hard to tell. Frida looks off, probably copied from a real autograph like the one from Findbooks. Agnetha is fake IMO, much simpler and missing characteristics from Findbooks' example.

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Permalink Reply by James McEvoy on January 31, 2024 at 4:14pm

Thanks for your time getting back it’s much appreciated. I’ve seen similar pens ink type in other members posts. The single is still in the sleeve and I dare not take it out as the sleeve will pull the ink off . Is there a uk specialist out there do you think who can give an opinion. I’d hate to lose a piece of ABBA if it’s genuine.