The hymnal was approved "for use in parishes that adopt it" under a royal resolution of June 29, 1984.
A preliminary result of this was Salmer 1973 (1973 Hymns), which introduced many new songs, such as ballads and rounds, into the church.
In 2002, Verbum publishers issued an expanded version, titled Norsk Salmebok med bønnebok (Norwegian Hymnal with Prayer Book).
The hymn selection was unchanged, but the volume was expanded with its own prayer book for daily or thematic use.
[6] The hymnal was published in a Northern Sami version in 2005, titled Sálbmagirji II.