Jean-Luc Ponty – Cosmic Messenger (Vinyl, LP, Album, PR - Presswell Pressing, 1978, Atlantic SD 19189)

Why This Record Matters
Cosmic Messenger is one of Jean-Luc Ponty's defining jazz fusion albums, blending virtuosic electric violin with progressive jazz-rock arrangements. It remains a standout release from the golden era of 1970s fusion.

Collector Note
Released in 1978 on Atlantic Records, this US Presswell pressing finds Jean-Luc Ponty leading a talented ensemble through a collection of sophisticated original compositions. The album showcases his distinctive electric violin style alongside intricate rhythms, synthesizers, and jazz-rock instrumentation that helped define the fusion sound of the late 1970s. It remains a highly regarded title among jazz fusion collectors and an essential recording in Ponty's acclaimed Atlantic catalog.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Includes original inner sleeve.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, PR - Presswell Pressing
Label: Atlantic – SD 19189
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: Jazz
Style: Fusion, Jazz-Rock

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Cosmic Messenger 4:38
A2 The Art Of Happiness 4:33
A3 Don't Let The World Pass You By 6:23
A4 I Only Feel Good With You 3:05

Side B
B1 Puppets' Dance 3:40
B2 Fake Paradise 5:41
B3 Ethereal Mood 4:03
B4 Egocentric Molecules 5:44

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping (when applicable).
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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