Fleetwood Mac will mark the 50th anniversary of their self-titled 1975 release with a few Rhino exclusive top-of-the-line audio variations, all available now to pre-order with a release date of August 8th.
- FLEETWOOD MAC (RHINO HIGH FIDELITY) (SINGLES EDITION)
- FLEETWOOD MAC (RHINO HIGH FIDELITY)
- FLEETWOOD MAC (ATMOS)(BLU-RAY)
Released on July 11, 1975, Fleetwood Mac was the band’s tenth studio album and the second named after the group, sharing its title with their 1968 debut. Often referred to by fans as ‘The White Album,’ it also introduced Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks into the group’s core lineup, joining Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, and Christine McVie. The chemistry between the five was immediate—and transformative. The album’s sound marked a break from the band’s blues-based roots, pivoting toward a melodic, harmony-rich approach that would come to define a generation of FM radio.
The album, which has earned platinum status nine times by the RIAA, initiated a new era for the ensemble. Lovingly referred to as “The White Album” by fans, it introduced Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks to the existing lineup: Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, and Christine McVie.
Sonically, 1975’s Fleetwood Mac presented the synergetic fusion for the newly forged quintet. The set also marked a shift for the ensemble, who moved away from their initial blues-based roots sound to increasingly melodic, harmony-focused deliveries. Their efforts resulted in genre-defying hits, which make up the album and subsequent rereleases.
Included on the newly revisited collection is the Christine McVie-penned “Over My Head,” the group’s first US Top 20 hit, in addition to fan favorites, “Rhiannon,” “Say You Love Me,” and “Landslide.” Upon its release, the set received moderate praise, but word of mouth and a heavy touring regimen resulted in No. 1 on the Billboard 200, 15 months after it dropped, and sales of over seven million copies.
For fans of the band and the acclaimed album, the Blu-Ray Audio received a new Dolby ATMOS mix by Chris James, to give listeners a fully immersive experience. Also included is a 5.1 surround mix by original producer Ken Caillat and Claus Trelby.
Fleetwood Mac (Rhino High Fidelity) was cut from the original analog master tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optima. This presentation of the iconic album was mastered by Kevin Gray.
The releases boast high-quality glossy covers and “tip-on” jackets, an old-school aesthetic that evokes the golden age of vinyl.
- "Monday Morning"
- "Warm Ways"
- "Blue Letter"
- "Rhiannon"
- "Over My Head"
- "Crystal"
- "Say You Love Me"
- "Landslide"
- "World Turning"
- "Sugar Daddy"
- "I'm So Afraid"
This particular rendering will be limited to 5,000 numbered copies.
A special version of the set will be set at 2,000, to preserve the specialty. It will also offer two replica 7-inch singles, mixes of “Over My Head” b/w “Rhiannon” and “Say You Love Me” b/w “Blue Letter.”
- "Monday Morning"
- "Warm Ways"
- "Blue Letter"
- "Rhiannon"
- "Over My Head"
- "Crystal"
- "Say You Love Me"
- "Landslide"
- "World Turning"
- "Sugar Daddy"
- "I'm So Afraid"
7-inch Singles
1. “Over My Head” b/w “Rhiannon”
2. “Say You Love Me” b/w “Blue Letter”
In addition to the updated album treatments, new liner notes written by Anthony DeCurtis will accompany the music collection. Speaking to the feeling of the era, Buckingham shared, “I think we all felt that we had grabbed a hold of something and that it was going to take us wherever it was going to take us.” He adds, “It was a great sign that we were destined for something.”
50th Anniversary Release - First-Ever Dolby Atmos Mix
The Blu-ray audio edition features a new Dolby ATMOS mix by Chris James, delivering a fully immersive experience of this classic album. It also includes a 5.1 surround mix by original producer Ken Caillat and Claus Trelby.