Premiata Forneria Marconi – Photos Of Ghosts (Vinyl LP)

Premiata Forneria Marconi – Photos Of Ghosts was released in 1973 on Manticore, the label of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and brought the Italian prog band international attention. Peter Sinfield wrote the English lyrics and was involved in the remix. Symphonic prog with tracks like “River Of Life”, “Celebration” and the title track.

On offer is the original US pressing from 1973 on Manticore (MC 66668) in a gatefold sleeve with a cut-out marking.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Manticore – MC 66668
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: USA
• Released: 1973
• Genre: Rock, Prog Rock, Symphonic Rock – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve, small pen mark on label (WOL)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+ and real better
• Cover: VG+ (CO – cut-out marking, WOC – small pen mark inside the gatefold)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. River Of Life (6:56)
2. Celebration (3:50)
3. Photos Of Ghosts (5:20)
4. Old Rain (3:40)

Side B

1. Il Banchetto (8:34)
2. Mr. 9 'Till 5 (4:07)
3. Promenade The Puzzle (7:35)

Personnel

Franco Mussida (Guitar, Vocals), Flavio Premoli (Keyboards, Vocals), Franz Di Cioccio (Drums, Vocals), Giorgio Piazza (Bass), Peter Sinfield (English Lyrics, Remix), Claudio Fabi (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original US pressing from 1973 on Manticore in a gatefold sleeve.

Who wrote the English lyrics?
Peter Sinfield, known for his work with King Crimson.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Progressive Rock collection.