The artistic journey
Gianna Nannini made her recording debut in 1976 after studying piano and composition. Success came in the late 1970s with songs like America and California, but it was in the 1980s that she became an icon of Italian rock with the albums Puzzle (1984) and Profumo (1986) and the singles Fotoromanza, Bello e impossibile and I maschi, true milestones of Italian pop-rock music. Her success consistently kept her at the top of the charts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland as well.
In 1990, she co-wrote Un'estate italiana with Edoardo Bennato, the official anthem of the Italy '90 World Cup, which became part of the nation's collective memory. In the 1990s and 2000s, she continued to reinvent herself with albums like Giannissima (1991), Aria (2002), and Grazie (2006), collaborating with international artists. Recent works include Amore gigante (2017), La differenza (2019), and Sei nell'anima (2024). An artist with an unmistakable husky voice and strong personality, she has sold over 30 million records and remains a constant presence on Italian and European stages.
Why collect a Gianna Nannini autograph
Gianna Nannini is one of the most sought-after signatures in Italian music collecting, the only female international rock artist of her generation. Original vinyl records of albums from the 1980s and 1990s, autographed copies of Puzzle and Profumo, posters from historical tours, Italia '90 memorabilia, and concert photographs are among the most requested items. Her signature is also particularly valued in the German and Swiss markets, where she has gained a very loyal following. Every Nannini autograph in the MTM catalog is selected for documented provenance and accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity.
Original Gianna Nannini autographs on MTM Memorabilia
MTM Memorabilia is the benchmark in Italy for high-level collecting. Every original Gianna Nannini autograph available on MTM is selected with rigorous criteria of provenance and authenticity by our experts. Every autographed piece is always accompanied free of charge by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA), a document issued by our experts stating the provenance and veracity of the autograph according to our direct knowledge. Depending on the type and value of the piece, MTM autographs may be accompanied by additional third-party certifications recognized internationally — including COAs issued by entities such as PSA, JSA, Beckett, Epperson, Autograph COA, or Associazione Autografia — included in the price or available for separate purchase. Each product page precisely indicates the certification available for that specific piece.