Signed Picture Disc Gianni Morandi – "Ritratto di Gianni" – RCA Italiana – COA Included

Gianni Morandi's autographed Picture Disc: "Ritratto di Gianni" RCA Italiana with music by Ennio Morricone

A collector's item of extraordinary rarity and double historical value: the official Picture Disc "Ritratto di Gianni" published by RCA Italiana, with music composed and orchestrated by the legendary Ennio Morricone. The Picture Disc — a special vinyl format with the photographic image of a young Gianni Morandi printed directly on the record — is a rare item in itself, being a limited edition intended for the music collecting market. The original sleeve is included and is in excellent condition. Gianni Morandi's original autograph is placed with a gold marker directly on the record, accompanied by the year 2015 — a dated signature that precisely attributes the moment of dedication, further increasing its collectible value. Excellent condition, impeccable preservation. A piece destined to grow in value over time, linked to two of the most iconic names in 20th-century Italian music.

The artist: Gianni Morandi

Gianni Morandi (Monghidoro, December 11, 1944) is one of the absolute legends of Italian music, with over fifty years of career and more than 50 million records sold worldwide. Singer, actor, and television presenter, he has transcended entire generations of Italian audiences with a unique ability to reinvent himself in the Italian music scene. From the boom of the sixties with his first youthful successes to his adult Sanremo triumphs, Morandi has always maintained a direct and authentic connection with his audience. This Picture Disc is one of the most precious documents of his early recordings — recorded with orchestrations by Ennio Morricone, one of the greatest composers in the history of cinema and world music, the disc represents a very rare chapter in his discography.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

This autograph is accompanied by the free MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and the COA Certificate of Authenticity issued exclusively by the most authoritative independent third-party certification bodies in the collecting sector worldwide (PSA, JSA, Beckett, Epperson, Autograph COA or Associazione Autografia) — both included in the price.

What is an original autographed Picture Disc?

A Picture Disc is a special vinyl edition where the artist's photographic image is printed directly on the surface of the disc, making it an display item as well as a musical medium. It differs from standard vinyl due to its production rarity — Picture Discs are produced in limited runs — and its strong visual impact. When the Picture Disc bears the original autograph of the depicted artist, accompanied by the free MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and the third-party COA included in the price, its collectible value becomes exceptional: it is a unique piece where image, music, and signature merge into a single unrepeatable item.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for discerning collectors of authentic music and sports memorabilia. Each piece is selected with rigorous quality and provenance criteria by our experts. The originality of the item is guaranteed directly by MTM, while the provenance and veracity of the autograph are declared by the free MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA). Every shipment is made with rigid, shock-proof, and humidity-resistant packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.