John McLaughlin - Music for Abandoned Heights (RSD 2026 YELLOW w/RED SPLATTER VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

Impex Records is proud to present an exclusive Record Store Day 2026 edition of guitar icon John McLaughlin's surprising new jazz fusion LP. The unexpected 2025 audiophile hit release of an in-development film score features McLaughlin's signature fiery, complex style and yearning spiritual exploration, bringing dramatic sweep to both hot-fusion rave-ups and evocative ballads. His scorching electric and mellifluous acoustic guitar melodies are boosted to incredible heights by the virtuosic performances from Gary Husband (drums/keyboards), Julian Siegel (saxophone), Misha Mullov-Abbado, and Etienne Mbapp (bass). These industry vets spark fire on heavier tunes like "The Scene "and introspective delicacy on the ballad "Nathaniel and Christine," creating one of the most unexpected independent jazz releases of the year! The Record Store Day version is limited to 500 copies and pressed on "Brooklyn Sunset" swirl 180-gram vinyl at record technology. It delivers spectacular sound and is the only way to experience McLaughlin's personal version of the album-closer "The End." music from Abandoned Heights is a can't-miss pick up for fans of John McLaughlin and great jazz-rock music!

Label:
Impex Records – IMP6070
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo, Brooklyn Sunset, 180 Gram, Gatefold
Country:
Released:
Apr 18, 2026
Genre:
Jazz, Stage & Screen
Style:
Fusion
A1        The Scene    4:59
A2        Curaçao Dream    2:42
A3        Will & Elijah On the Train    4:38
A4        Elijah in DC    4:21
A5        Malcolm Fitzgerald    5:06
B1        DC Basketball    5:49
B2        Nathaniel & Christine    4:38
B3        Nathaniel Drives To New Jersey    4:28
B4        One Step Out    3:34
B5        The End    4:06
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Impex Records
Copyright © – Impex Records
Pressed By – Record Technology Incorporated
Printed By – Stoughton Printing Co.
Recorded At – Eastcote Studios
Mixed At – Eastcote Studios
Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
Lacquer Cut At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
Designed At – Hebegebestudio
Acoustic Bass – Misha Mullov-Abbado
Co-producer – Jack Stallings*, Janera Soerel
Composed By, Producer [Produced By] – John McLaughlin
Drums, Keyboards [All] – Gary Husband
Electric Bass – Etienne Mbappé*
Executive-Producer – Abey Fonn
Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer [Guitar Synth], Programmed By [MIDI Programming] – John McLaughlin
Illustration [Illustrations By], Design [Design By] – Robert Sliger
Lacquer Cut By – CB*
Liner Notes [Notes By] – John McLaughlin, Walter Kolosky
Mastered By, Lacquer Cut By [Lacquer Cutting By] – Chris Bellman
Photography By [Brooklyn Photos Provided By] – Adobe Stock, Jack Stallings*
Photography By [Studio Photography Courtesy] – John McLaughlin
Producer [Associate] – Bob Donnelly
Recorded By, Mixed By – George Murphy (5)
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Julian Siegel
On the hype sticker:
Strictly Limited to 500 Pressings
180G "Brooklyn Sunset" Color Vinyl
John's Alternate Version of "The End"

HQ-180 Pressing at RECORD TECHNOLOGY, INC, Camarillo, CA

24-48 DIGITAL RECORDING
24-48 DIGITAL MIX
24-48 DIGITAL MASTER
24-48 LACQUER CUTTING

Comes with 8-page full-color booklet with session photos and notes by author
Walter Kolosky & John McLaughlin

Track durations are not printed on the release.

Runout strings are etched.
Barcode (Text): 8 56276 00297 8
Barcode (Scanned, UPC-A): 856276002978

• Media Condition: Mint (M)
• Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: JAZZ
• Format Type: LP