Artist: John Mclaughlin
Genre: Jazz Fusion
John McLaughlin is a British guitarist whose virtuosic technique and spiritual depth have made him one of the most influential figures in jazz fusion. His work with Miles Davis on 'Bitches Brew' and 'A Tribute to Jack Johnson' helped create jazz fusion. The Mahavishnu Orchestra, featuring McLaughlin's blazing electric guitar, defined the genre's possibilities with albums like 'The Inner Mounting Flame.' His acoustic group Shakti explored Indian classical music with unprecedented depth. McLaughlin's technical mastery, combining jazz, rock, flamenco, and Indian influences, expanded the guitar's vocabulary. His spiritual seeking, influenced by Sri Chinmoy and later Indian traditions, informed his musical journey. McLaughlin's influence on subsequent guitarists across genres has been immense.
John Mclaughlin vinyl records
17 John Mclaughlin new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
MAHAVISHNU JOHN MCLAUGHLIN My Goals Beyond (Limited Edition 1987 US CDQ Ryko Analogue repackaging of the 1970 10-track LP pressed on Clear Vinyl housed in a deluxe gatefold picture sleeve variant with small deletion punchhole & obi-style strip. The sleeve & vinyl are graded Excellent RALP0051) Track Listing: A1 Goodby Pork-Pie Hat 3:15 A2 Something Spiritual 3:28 A3 Hearts And Flowers 2:08 A4 Phillip Lane 2:35 A5 Waltz For Bill Evans 2:01 A6 Follow Your Heart 3:15 A7 Song For My Mother 2:31 A8 Blue In Green 2:37 B1 Peace One 7:12 B2 Peace Two 12:10
£27.00 used
JOHN MCLAUGHLIN Electric Guitarist (1980 Dutch red CBS label issue of the 1978 7-track LP also starring Chick Corea Stanley Clarke Billy Cobham Santana & more gatefold picture sleeve with Nice Price inner. The cover shows light wear (somelight scuffing to edges) and the vinyl is near as new CBS32684) Track Listing: 1
£14.00 used
JOHN MCLAUGHLIN AL DIMEOLA & PACO DE LUCIA Saturday Night In San Francisco Live 12-6-80 (2022 Impex Records limited edition 6-track LP pressed at RTI on HQ 180-gram vinyl mastered by Bernie Grundman. Combing through hours of the original 16-track live session tapes Al Di Meola and his team have curated a breathtaking long-awaited follow up to Friday Night In San Francisco
£59.99 new
JOHN MCLAUGHLIN My Goals Beyond (1982 German 10-track issue of the 1970 Mahavishnu LP starring Dave Liebman Jerry Goodman Charlie Haden Billy Cobham & Airto featuring the Indian fusions of Peace One & Peace Two occupying the whole ofside two picture sleeve with company inner MUSK52364) Track Listing: Goodbye Pork-Pie Hat Something Spiritual Hearts And Flowers Philip Lane Song Of The Wind Follow Your Heart Song For My Mother Blue In Green Peace One Peace Two
£12.00 used
JOHN MCLAUGHLIN Electric Guitarist (1978 Spanish graduated orange label 7-track LP also starring Chick Corea Stanley Clarke Billy Cobham Santana & more glossy single pocket picture sleeve. The cover shows minimal wear & the vinyl is Excellent with few signs of play S82702) Track Listing: 1. New York On My Mind 2
£17.00 used
JOHN MCLAUGHLIN Where Fortune Smiles (1971 UK first issue orange Dawn label 5-track vinyl LP also featuring the talents of John Surman Karl Berger Stu Martin & Dave Holland textured gatefold picture sleeve complete with fold-out information leaflet. The sleeve has an area of paper loss to one corner and some general storage wear over time while the vinyl has just light signs of play
£50.00 used
JOHN MCLAUGHLIN AL DIMEOLA & PACO DE LUCIA Friday Night in San Francisco (2025 UK/EU limited edition 5-track LP pressed on 180-gram Purple Vinyl. An iconic live recording from three of the greatest guitarists of the 20th century. Captured at San Francisco’s Warfield Theatre in 1980 a landmark acoustic performance where flamenco jazz fusion and virtuosity collide
£29.99 new