Formula 3
Formula 3
179 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 984614 |
| Excel File Row | 109 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 12:54:47 |
| Pressing Year | 1971 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | Italy |
| Record Label | Numero Uno "cut-hole" |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | ZSLN 55013 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | AKAY 25952 |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | AKAY 25953 |
| Sleeve Condition | EX+ |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Rock |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
This first pressing from 1971 of *Formula 3*, released by the visionary Numero Uno, is a true gem not only for the music it contains, but also for its innovative design. The celebrated label, founded by Mogol and Lucio Battisti, distinguished itself through its 360-degree artistic research, not limiting itself solely to sound, but curating every aspect of artistic enjoyment. The "cut-hole", or "die-cut", cover of this album is a prime example of this and became a distinctive feature of the early pressings in the Numero Uno catalogue. This choice was not a mere aesthetic flourish, but an affirmation of modernity, an invitation to interact with the work, and a clear declaration of intent. The hole, which often revealed different internal artwork or even the record label underneath, transformed the vinyl into a tactile and visually dynamic object. This approach elevated the physical medium from a mere musical container to a true pop art piece, conceived to stimulate all the senses. A design detail that today exponentially increases its collectable value and underscores the label's pioneering vision in the golden age of Italian progressive.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Nessuno Nessuno (11:00)
- A2 - Tu Sei Bianca, Sei Rosa, Mi Perderò (3:35)
- A3 - Vendo Casa (4:12)
- B1 - Eppur Mi Son Scordato Di Te (3:57)
- B2 - Un Papavero (2:47)
- B3 - Il Vento (4:44)
- B4 - Mi Chiamo Antonio Tal Dei Tali E Lavoro Ai Mercati Generali (5:50)
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