L'Uovo di Colombo was one of many short-lived Italian bands of the 1970s who released one record only. This „supergroup“, formed in Rome in 1973, included keyboardist Enzo Volpini and drummer Ruggero Stefani – both had played in the early prog band Fholks – Enzo’s brother Elio Volpini on bass, who had just left the band Flea, and singer Tony Gionta. They began as one of the most promising new acts on the Italian prog scene after performing in Rome as the support act for Deep Purple and at the Viterbo Pop Festival alongside artists such as Alan Sorrenti. It wasn’t long before a record deal followed, and they signed with the major label EMI Italiana S.p.A.

Their self-titled debut album, released shortly afterwards, features virtuosic progressive rock heavily influenced by keyboards. Toni Gionta’s impressive vocal performances are supported in a varied and masterful manner by the trio of keyboards, bass and drums, with occasional use of electric and acoustic guitars. Their only LP was released simultaneously by Odeon and Columbia (as an export pressing), but was a commercial failure as the band received no support whatsoever. They disbanded shortly afterwards. Released in a small run available only in Italy, this extraordinary album is now a sought-after collector’s item.