| 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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Pollution is the second studio album by the Italian progressive rock musician Franco Battiato. It was released in 1973 on the experimental label Bla Bla (catalogue no. BBXL10002). [1] It reached No.19 in the Italian Album charts. [2]
| Chart (1973) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italian Albums (Hit Parade) [3] | 19 |
| Chart (1973) | Position |
|---|---|
| Italian Albums (Hit Parade) [3] | 59 |
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