Gino Paoli - Gino Paoli

430 €

Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]

Technical Identification Sheet

RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID)	27400431
Excel File Row	105
Date Added to Archive	27/09/2026, 12:55:00
Pressing Year	1961
Pressing Type (Press)	1ST
Country of Pressing	Italy
Record Label	Ricordi
Stereo / Mono	MONO
Catalogue Number	MRL 6006
Barcode	N/A
Matrix / Runout Side A	XRL-099-A
Matrix / Runout Side B	XRL-100-B
Sleeve Condition	M
Media Condition	M
Inner Sleeve Condition	NM
Genre	Pop
External Link	View Original Release ↗

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Story & Background

This first pressing of Gino Paoli's eponymous debut, released by Ricordi in 1961, is by no means a mere collection of pre-existing singles, but a truly crucial sonic document and a collector's item of inestimable historical value. Indeed, it represents the turning point for the nascent "Scuola Genovese", a movement destined to revolutionise Italian songwriting, infusing lyricism and depth into a musical landscape often superficial and lacking introspection. Tracks like the iconic "La Gatta" and the melancholic "È vero" were not just catchy melodies; they were rather intimate and disillusioned narratives. They were capable of addressing everyday life and the most recondite feelings with a sincerity then unknown to the dominant light pop. Ricordi, a record label of great foresight, played a key role, firmly believing in this new authorial approach. It allowed Paoli to express a mature and personal lyricism, far removed from the radio clichés of the time, setting a new standard. The album, with its essential cover and the intense portrait of the young singer-songwriter, became an authentic generational manifesto, carving a deep divide between the old and new course of Italian music. This edition is essential for grasping the genesis of Italian singer-songwriting and the artistic courage of an era that dared to modernise the canons, consolidating the image of the artist as a complete author and authentic interpreter of themselves.