700 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 2274103 |
| Excel File Row | 251 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:05:27 |
| Pressing Year | 1969 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | Italy |
| Record Label | RCA |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | SMRL 6063 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | LLNM 4293 29-5-69 ("Dischi Ricordi""Gatefold""Lato 1 Lato 2 a DX della label / Real 1st Press") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | LLNM 4294 22-2-69 |
| Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Pop |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
Lucio Battisti's recording debut in 1969, simply titled "Lucio Battisti", represents a true watershed moment in Italian music. Many of the tracks included had already exploded as successful singles, but their collection on LP, especially in this first RCA pressing, revealed the full scope of the artistic vision of Battisti and lyricist Mogol. In an era still strongly anchored to traditional melodic song, Battisti burst forth with an unprecedented sound that skilfully blended Anglo-Saxon pop-rock with the unmistakable Italian melody. The arrangements, curated by masters such as Gian Piero Reverberi and Detto Mariano, were innovative, rich in nuances and capable of creating soundscapes never before heard in the Italian recording scene.
This original 1ST pressing is therefore not just a collector's item, but the tangible testament to the moment a musical phenomenon took shape and consolidated. Its value lies in being the first gateway to a sonic universe that would redefine the boundaries of Italian popular music for decades. An essential listen to understand the roots of the legend of an artist who changed the face of our music, and whose influence endures even today, making this pressing a true treasure. Owning a copy of the first pressing means holding a piece of musical history, the starting point of a sonic revolution that still resonates today.