I haven't been this excited about a new ABBA release in years. Universal/Polar has made an excellent job with the new ABBA DVD "ABBA in Japan". I like everything about it, the packaging, the complete versions of songs etc.
My absolute favourite on this DVD is the documentary about the 
1980 tour in Japan. ABBA seem so happy and relaxed both on and off stage. They are joking, singing (how bizarre to hear Frida sing a few bars of the Barbra Streisand/Donna Summer hit "Enough Is Enough"). It's a pity that even though we get to see quite a lot of ABBA on stage the music isn't live. I have a new dream now - a full live concert from ABBA in Japan 1980. Compared to how they looked on stage on the European/North American tour it's like night and day. Even Frida's dance solo is wonderful to watch.
I could write a lot more about this DVD release, but I don't want to spoil the fun for those of you who are still waiting for your copy. I don't think anyone will be disappointed. So if you haven't ordered it yet - you should!
With the Deluxe version comes three colour photos and a sticker, a nice touch.
hello ,
where can i buy this dvd on internet please (i leave in france) thx for the information.
Fabien(fabx13@hotmail.com)
Posted by: miko fabien | 26 October 2009 at 15:15
Hello Miko,
You can order it from www.Amazon.fr
Mikael :)
Posted by: Mikael | 26 October 2009 at 15:37
WOW!!! Micke, I second you on that - this is the first REALLY exciting ABBA/ABBA-related release packed full with rarities since 2005 when Frida's DVD was out. I ordered my copy through Russian ABBA Fan Club and I really, really can't wait *dances*
As for the full concert, well, I have it on two CDs and I can mail it to you, if you want, but it would definitely be fab to have it on the video! :)
Posted by: ~Kate | 26 October 2009 at 16:18
It is also availabe on Amazon.co.uk, .com and .de
I haven't bought anything abba for some time, maybe I will buy this.
Posted by: Marianne | 26 October 2009 at 16:50
I would by it to see Frida's dance and her "bizarre" rendition of Babs song. lol but I'm sure it will get posted on Youtube. :D The package looks cool.
Posted by: Minty Fresh | 26 October 2009 at 18:06
The dvd is available here in the States on November 3rd through Amazon.com. I have already pre-ordered it.
Posted by: Monica | 26 October 2009 at 20:38
I can't agree more. The documentary from the Abba tour in Japan 1980 is absolutly fabulous(i didn't know that a film as such was made,actually. Hard to imaging that Frida and Benny would break up not even a year later and this is their last time on tour. Frida is hillarious on her joddeling redition. Not so 100% if the singing of Enough is Enough is hers actually and who's the other voice (no sunshine no moonlight)?
Posted by: Daniel Smeets | 26 October 2009 at 21:02
Boy! Is this news. I think it's about time. It is better than no ABBA at all, hopefully they'll release the Concert DVD of the Japan tour one of these years. It's a thing to keep you guessing, and on the lookout for.
Posted by: Thomas Wilson | 27 October 2009 at 00:00
I was sold with Frida joddeling. lol and pre-ordered my copy! cheap only $13.99 at amazon. :)
Posted by: Minty Fresh | 27 October 2009 at 01:03
WOW! I'm buying this for sure! :D
Posted by: Hannah | 27 October 2009 at 05:13
Just ordered mine, along with "Story of a Heart." Can't wait!
Posted by: mikespeir | 27 October 2009 at 16:25