1974 was a good year for music. A relatively unknown band from Sweden called ABBA smashed into the charts in 21 countries with their Eurovision winning song 'Waterloo'. Who would have thought that what was traditionally a 'one hit wonder' win would this year turn out a group that would become a global phenomenon? That they would go on to sell over 380 million albums worldwide? That this would be the band that Nelson Mandela would declare to be his favourite pop group? And who, today, would believe that was nearly 40 years ago?

2014 is looking to be another great year for ABBA. We are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their Eurovision success and more broadly the monumental achievements of one of the most successful groups of all time. The centerpiece of the celebration is this 40th Anniversary 3CD edition of the classic ABBA 'Gold' compilation.