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2025 one of the most important years ever for Fleetwood Mac collectors

 


Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham Reissues of 2025 – A Landmark Year for Collectors (and What’s Coming in 2026)

2025 is shaping up to be one of the most important years ever for Fleetwood Mac collectors. Between anniversary editions, Rhino Reserve audiophile pressings, Start Your Ear Off Right exclusives, Mobile Fidelity half-speed masterings, Atmos Blu-Rays, and multiple retailer-exclusive colored vinyl pressings, fans are experiencing an unprecedented wave of archival activity. And with several high-profile titles already confirmed for 2026, the momentum shows no sign of slowing.

Below is a deep dive into each 2025 reissue, including background on the original album, what makes the new pressing special, and how each title fits into the broader resurgence of Fleetwood Mac’s catalog. Following that is a look ahead at the already-announced reissues for 2026.


FLEETWOOD MAC – 2025 REISSUES



Fleetwood Mac – Live at the Record Plant 1974
Rhino Start Your Ear Off Right – 2-LP Red Vinyl

Released: January 2025

Original recording date: December 15, 1974

Before Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined the band, Fleetwood Mac’s transitional early ’70s lineup delivered one of its tightest live performances at Sausalito’s Record Plant. Featuring Bob Welch, Christine McVie, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie, this set captures the melodic, R&B-tinged direction the band was forging on Heroes Are Hard to Find.

The 2025 2-LP red vinyl edition, part of Rhino’s Start Your Ear Off Right campaign, marks the first time the concert receives a wide vinyl release. The pressing features improved mastering sourced from the original broadcast tapes, expanded liner notes, and upgraded packaging, a major upgrade from earlier bootleg-quality versions.



Fleetwood Mac – Mirage
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab 45RPM 2-LP


Released: February 2025

Original album release: June 18, 1982

Fleetwood Mac’s early-’80s soft-rock masterpiece gets the Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab treatment in 2025. Originally released in 1982, Mirage brought the band back to a warmer, more California-pop sound after the ambitious Tusk.

MoFi’s 45RPM 2-LP edition offers greater sonic clarity, wider stereo imaging, and deeper low-end detail than any previous vinyl release. Cut from MoFi’s proprietary mastering chain, this edition is specifically designed to provide ultra-quiet surfaces, more dynamic range, and enhanced texture, especially noticeable on “Gypsy,” “Hold Me,” and “Love in Store.”



Fleetwood Mac – 1975–1987 Boxed Set
6-LP Crystal Clear Vinyl + Bonus 12-inch Single


Released: March 2025

This massive anthology compiles the band’s most commercially dominant era — from the 1975 self-titled album through Tango in the Night. Each LP comes pressed on crystal-clear vinyl, and the accompanying 12-inch single of "Go Your Own Way" and "Silver Springs" included in a limited edition was a cool inclusion.

Compared to past box sets, this edition uniquely focuses on audiophile transparency and limited-edition presentation, making it one of the most collectible package releases of the decade.



Fleetwood Mac – Fleetwood Mac (1975)
Record Store Day Picture Disc – 1-LP



Released: April 2025

Original album release: July 11, 1975

The album that introduced Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham gets the Record Store Day picture disc treatment. While this pressing focuses more on visual collectibility than audiophile quality, the artwork recreates the iconic 1975 cover on a glossy full-image disc.

This edition is distinct from the later August 2025 Rhino High Fidelity release, making 2025 remarkably rich in versions of the breakthrough album.



Fleetwood Mac – Greatest Hits (1988)
Walmart Exclusive Translucent Forest Green 1LP
Released: May 2025

Original album release: November 15, 1988

A staple of any classic-rock collection, Greatest Hits compiles the band’s biggest singles from the mid-’70s through Tango. This Walmart exclusive introduces a translucent forest-green pressing, celebrating the album’s enduring popularity—especially remarkable as it continues to chart weekly worldwide.

The packaging mirrors the original release but with updated hype stickers and a collector-focused color variant.



Fleetwood Mac - Fleetwood Mac
50th Anniversary Rhino High Fidelity 1-LP + 2 Bonus Singles

Released: August 8, 2025


For the album’s 50th anniversary, Rhino’s prestigious “High Fidelity” line delivers its highest-grade vinyl edition yet — AAA mastering, tip-on jacket, and a meticulously recreated analog soundstage. The two bonus 7-inch singles (limited edition) include faithful reproductions of the original U.S. releases for “Over My Head” and “Rhiannon,” offering a premium archival experience.


Dolby Atmos Blu-Ray Edition

Released: August 8,2025

Alongside the vinyl release, the Fleetwood Mac Atmos Blu-Ray brings immersive audio to the album for the first time. With swirling harmonies, isolated channels, and a full spatial remix, this edition gives fans a new way to experience the landmark 1975 LP.



Fleetwood Mac – Tango in the Night
Rhino Reserve 180g 1-LP

Released: August 2025

Original album release: April 13, 1987

One of the band’s most lushly produced albums returns on 180g audiophile vinyl through the limited-edition Rhino Reserve line. The lacquers on this version were cut from original analog masters (for the first time) by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and pressed on premium vinyl with upgraded jackets and improved mastering. This 2025 reissue brings renewed clarity to the album’s shimmering digital-era production. 



Fleetwood Mac – Bare Trees
Rhino Reserve / Rhino Rocktober 180g 1-LP

Released: October 2025

Original album release: March 1, 1972

The cult-favorite Bob Welch-era classic receives its most elegant reissue yet for Rocktober. Bare Trees sounds warmer and more atmospheric thanks to improved analog-sourced mastering, restoring the dreamy textures of “Sentimental Lady,” “Spare Me a Little,” and “Future Games.”

This edition is pressed on 180g vinyl with premium packaging, distinguishing it from earlier standard reissues.


Fleetwood Mac – Tusk
Rhino Rocktober – Cobalt Blue 2-LP

Released: October 2025

Original album release: October 12, 1979

The band’s wildly experimental double album returns in a bold cobalt-blue vinyl pressing. Though sourced from the same recent remasters as the 2015 deluxe editions, this variant is notable for its unique colorway and collectible presentation, appealing to vinyl completists, especially given Tusk’s growing critical appreciation.


Fleetwood Mac – Live 1975
Record Store Day Black Friday – 2-LP

Released: November 28, 2025

Recorded during the early days of the Buckingham–Nicks era, Live 1975 captures the band shortly after the breakout success of the 1975 album. This new RSD edition is mastered for vinyl, pressed on heavyweight LPs, and features expanded artwork.

It represents the earliest officially released full-length concert from the classic lineup.



Fleetwood Mac – Greatest Hits (1988)
Target Exclusive Translucent Purple 1-LP
Released: December 2025

Closing out the year is another color variant of Greatest Hits, this time in translucent purple, exclusive to Target. Collectors who enjoy variant-hunting will appreciate the contrast between this edition and the Walmart green pressing from earlier in the year.


WHAT’S COMING IN 2026 – Fleetwood Mac


Fleetwood Mac – Future Games
Rhino Reserve / Start Your Ear Off Right

Release Date: January 2, 2026

Original album release: September 3, 1971

A long-awaited audiophile reissue of one of the band’s most atmospheric early-’70s albums. Expect upgraded mastering, deluxe packaging, and special variant vinyl as part of SYEOR 2026.

With Future Games celebrating renewed critical interest, this release is poised to be one of the standout early-’70s reissues of the new year.



Fleetwood Mac – Fleetwood Mac (1975)
Mobile Fidelity 45RPM Ultradisc One-Step 2-LP and 
Mobile Fidelity Hybrid SACD


Release Dates: TBA

Following MoFi’s Bella Donna expansion, the 1975 album will receive both the ultra-premium One-Step treatment and a new hybrid SACD edition. These will likely become the most sonically ambitious versions of the album ever issued, offering collectors multiple formats for the iconic LP.



STEVIE NICKS – 2025 REISSUES




Stevie Nicks – Bella Donna
Rhino High Fidelity 180g 1-LP

Release date: May, 2025

Original album release: July 27, 1981

Stevie Nicks’ solo debut—already considered one of the great albums of the early ’80s receives the RHF audiophile upgrade with all-analog mastering and premium print reproduction. The soundstage is warmer and more dynamic than typical reissues, highlighting the richness of her vocals and the layered production.



Stevie Nicks – Bella Donna
Mobile Fidelity Ultradisc One-Step 45RPM 2-LP and
Mobile Fidelity Hybrid SACD


Release date: November 2025

This 2-LP 45RPM One-Step edition represents MoFi’s highest-tier vinyl format, offering extreme clarity, superior dynamics, and minimal noise floor. It’s designed for audiophiles who want the definitive vinyl experience.

Mobile Fidelity Hybrid SACD – November 2025

The SACD edition is ideal for digital collectors, offering both high-resolution and Redbook layers with MoFi audiophile mastering.


STEVIE NICKS – WHAT’S COMING IN 2026



Stevie Nicks – Rock a Little (1985)
40th Anniversary Editions
Mobile Fidelity 180g 45RPM 2-LP
Mobile Fidelity Hybrid SACD



Release Dates: TBA

2026 brings a major celebration for Rock a Little, which turns 40. Expect high-quality MoFi remastering, expanded artwork, and the first ultra-audiophile editions of this mid-’80s synth-driven classic.

Given the historical success of I Can’t Wait, and Talk to Me, these reissues will likely rank among the most anticipated Stevie Nicks releases of the decade.



Lindsey Buckingham – 20th Century Lindsey
Rhino Start Your Ear Off Right – 4-LP Box Set

Released: January 2025


Original boxset release date: June 14, 2024


Lindsey Buckingham’s 20th Century Lindsey 4-LP box set joins Rhino’s Start Your Ear Off Right 2025 campaign as one of the most anticipated solo projects from any Fleetwood Mac member. This collection spotlights Buckingham’s groundbreaking studio work from his prime creative years — stretching across his late-’70s, ’80s, and ’90s output — and showcases the evolution of his distinctive production style, guitar innovations, and experimental pop sensibilities.


20th Century Lindsey marks the first time his early solo era has been curated into a unified vinyl anthology. Each LP is pressed on high-quality vinyl with upgraded remastering designed to highlight the crisp fingerpicking, layered harmonies, and percussive textures that define his signature sound.


FINAL THOUGHTS

Between Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham 2025 is arguably the most reissue-heavy year fans have ever seen. With top-tier audiophile labels, exclusive retail variants, anniversary editions, and long-lost live shows unearthed and restored, collectors have dozens of new pressing options and even more coming in 2026.








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