| Pollution | ||||
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| Released | 1973 | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock, Experimental rock | |||
| Length | 33:09 | |||
| Language | Italian | |||
| Label | Bla Bla | |||
| Producer | Franco Battiato | |||
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