The song with lead vocals by Anni-Frid Lyngstad had the working title "Blinka Lilla Stjärna".
"Super Trouper" is included on the compilation album Gold: Greatest Hits, and also features in the musical Mamma Mia!.
The song's name refers to the Super Trouper, a make of follow-spot used in large venues.
The music video was directed by Lasse Hallström.
It was to become ABBA's ninth (and final) No. 1 in the United Kingdom.