The Platinum Collection cover

The Platinum Collection

Mina · 2004

217 min · 53 tracks · jazz

A sweeping collection of romantic ballads and vibrant pop hits showcases Mina's powerful voice and emotional range.

Top tracks — play these first

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    L’importante è finire Start here — establishes the emotional core of the album
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    Parole parole — This track exemplifies Mina's unique ability to blend spoken word with melodic singing, creating a dramatic dialogue about love and longing that has become iconic in Italian music.
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    Grande, grande, grande — With its bold orchestration and passionate delivery, this song captures Mina's larger-than-life persona and remains one of her most recognizable anthems.
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    Io e te da soli — This duet showcases Mina's vocal chemistry with her partner, blending intimate lyrics with lush instrumentation that elevates the song's romantic theme.
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    La voce del silenzio — The haunting melody paired with poignant lyrics about isolation highlights Mina's emotive interpretation, making it a standout track on the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • romantic evening ambience
  • emotional storytelling through vocals
  • reflective personal moments
  • gentle background for relaxation

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Critical Peak — A retrospective collection highlighting the breadth of Mina's influential career.
Themes
Italian romantic ballads· disco-infused nostalgia· orchestral pop grandeur
Career context
Released in 2004, The Platinum Collection marks a retrospective milestone for Mina, encapsulating her illustrious career that began in the late 1950s. By this time, she had already established herself as a significant figure in Italian pop music, renowned for her distinctive vocal style and versatility across genres. This album serves as both a celebration of her past hits and an introduction for new listeners to her extensive catalog.
Stylistic neighbors
Franco Battiato· Patty Pravo· Lucio Battisti

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 L’importante è finire Start here 3:18
  • 2 Non gioco più 2:53
  • 3 Amor mio 4:44
  • 4 Io e te da soli 4:31
  • 5 Insieme 4:07
  • 6 Parole parole 3:55
  • 7 Bugiardo e incosciente 6:18
  • 8 Non credere 4:07
  • 9 E poi… 4:49
  • 10 Emozioni 4:33
  • 11 La voce del silenzio 3:46
  • 12 Fa qualcosa 3:56
  • 13 Vorrei che fosse amore 2:26
  • 14 E penso a te 3:39
  • 15 Zum zum zum 2:37
  • 16 Grande, grande, grande 3:56
  • 17 Caro 3:15
  • 18 Dai dai domani 2:57
  • 19 La musica è finita 3:08

Disc 2

  • 1 Questione di feeling 4:32
  • 2 Ancora ancora ancora 4:13
  • 3 Magica follia 3:53
  • 4 Les Cornichons (Big Nick) 3:00
  • 5 Una lunga storia d’amore 3:25
  • 6 Già visto 5:14
  • 7 Momento magico 4:18
  • 8 Allora sì 4:11
  • 9 Via di qua 4:52
  • 10 Senza fiato 4:01
  • 11 Se il mio canto sei tu 4:23
  • 12 Rose su rose 3:57
  • 13 Ma che bontà 2:59
  • 14 Un’aquila nel cuore 3:32
  • 15 Buonanotte buonanotte 4:55
  • 16 Città vuota (It’s a Lonely Town) 5:00
  • 17 Tres Palabras 3:22
  • 18 Il cielo in una stanza 2:42

Disc 3

  • 1 Neve 5:17
  • 2 Il pazzo 4:06
  • 3 Volami nel cuore 3:33
  • 4 Johnny 4:54
  • 5 Non c’è più audio 4:45
  • 6 In vista della sera 5:07
  • 7 Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You 5:24
  • 8 Un’estate fa 4:00
  • 9 Fosse vero 4:17
  • 10 Amore, amore, amore mio 4:54
  • 11 Raso 3:48
  • 12 Something 3:40
  • 13 Come stai 4:29
  • 14 Il corvo 3:39
  • 15 Fortissimo 4:19
  • 16 Cry Me a River 5:17

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata