On August 14, 1971, “Columbia” label released “The Inner Mounting Flame”, the debut Mahavishnu Orchestra studio album . It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by John McLaughlin, Rick Laird, Billy Cobham, Jan Hammer and Jerry Goodman.

Personnel:

• John McLaughlin – guitar
• Jan Hammer – keyboards, organ
• Jerry Goodman – violin
• Rick Laird – bass
• Billy Cobham – drums, percussion

Track listing

All tracks by John McLaughlin.

1. Meeting of the Spirits
2. Dawn
3. The Noonward Race
4. A Lotus on Irish Stream
5. Vital Transformation
6. The Dance of Maya
7. You Know You Know
8. Awakening