Black Vinyl. A lost masterpiece of Italian cinema finally gets the soundtrack treatment it deserves. Piero Umiliani's hypnotic score for Mario Bava's 1970 cult thriller 5 Bambole per la Luna d'Agosto (5 Dolls for the August Moon) stands as one of the most sought-after artifacts in the legendary Cinevox catalog - a psychedelic fusion of jazz, lounge, and progressive rock that perfectly complements Bava's visual mastery. While initially underestimated for its unconvincing screenplay, Bava's film has been rediscovered as a triumph of chromatic and photographic technique. The horror maestro's innovative visual language - which would later inspire Dario Argento throughout his career - finds its perfect musical counterpart in Umiliani's sophisticated score. The cast includes a young Edwige Fenech, years before her comedy stardom, navigating Bava's stylized world of murder and decadence.

Just as Goblin's music became inseparable from Argento's moving pictures, 5 Dolls for the August Moon cannot be divorced from Umiliani's beautiful soundtrack. The composer, who lived through the complete evolution of Italian popular music from late '50s rock'n'roll through beat, psychedelia, and early '70s progressive rock, weaves all these influences into a musical commentary built on solid jazz foundations and enhanced by the lounge atmospheres that made his style unique. Umiliani's score captures both the film's sun-drenched Mediterranean setting and its underlying menace, creating a sonic landscape that shifts between seductive sophistication and psychological tension. The music reflects the era's experimental spirit while maintaining the composer's signature elegance - a perfect soundtrack for Bava's exercise in pure visual style.

Originally published in 1970 by Cinevox Records alongside the film's release, this soundtrack has remained one of the rarest and most coveted items in the label's legendary catalog, never reissued on LP until now. This essential edition not only includes the original soundtrack tracks but also retrieves "Ti risveglierai con me" performed by Balletto di Bronzo and featured in the film's closing credits. For collectors of Italian film music, Bava enthusiasts, or anyone fascinated by the intersection of psychedelic jazz and cinematic storytelling, this represents a crucial rediscovery. A must-have reissue for a classic of Italian underground cinema that showcases both Bava's visual genius and Umiliani's musical sophistication.