Tickets for ABBA’s forthcoming shows at the Royal Albert Hall in London go on sale on this day 1976. There were 11,000 seats available but 3.5 million applications were received.
ABBA perform live in public for the last time on this day 1982. They sing I Have A Dream and Under Attack on the Noel Edmonds’ The Late, Late Breakfast Show via a satellite link from a TV studio in Stockholm.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1541 11/12/2020
The debut studio album by John Lennon Plastic Ono Band celebrates a 50th anniversary today! The LP was co-produced by Lennon, Yoko Ono and Phil Spector, and was heavily influenced by Lennon’s then-recent primal scream therapy. His finest solo work? |
 No.1193 11/12/2019
The Alicia Keys album The Element of Freedom is 10 years old today! Contains more low-key feel than previously, which gives a more intimate performance. Reviews were mixed, with Independent calling it “anodyne and indistinguishable.” Vary harsh, a nice LP. |
 No.827 11/12/2018
The eponymous Blood, Sweat & Tears album is 50 years old today! The LP was a commercial success, even though Al Kooper and two other members left the band after the first album. Includes the singles You’ve Made Me So Very Happy, Spinning Wheel and And When I Die. Top jazz-rock! |
 No.455 11/12/2017
The 2nd Richard and Linda Thompson I Want To See The Bright Lights, released in 1974, is now considered a masterpiece. It was recorded on a budget and is now a folk classic. |