New Fleetwood Mac Release Announced for January 2, 2026

Coming January 2, 2026 

FLEETWOOD MAC FUTURE GAMES

Brick & Mortar/Indie Retail Exclusive! 

Rhino Start Your Ear Off Right 2026 Exclusive!

Part of Audiophile Vinyl Series Rhino Reserve!

Lacquers Cut from the Original Analog Masters by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab!  Pressed on 180g Premium-Quality Vinyl at Fidelity Record Pressing!

Future Games is the fifth studio album by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac. It was recorded in the summer of 1971 at Advision Studios in London and was the band's first album to feature Christine McVie as a full member and Bob Welch on guitar and vocals. Future Games was Fleetwood Mac's bold leap into dreamy psychedelia and introspective rock....a turning point in sound, and a glimpse into the band's evolving magic.

This album has been cut from the original analog masters by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and is pressed on 180-gram premium-quality vinyl at Fidelity Record Pressing as part of the Rhino Reserve line.

Features

• Rhino Start Your Ear Off Right 2026 Indie Exclusive
• Rhino Reserve Audiophile Series
• 180g Premium-Quality Vinyl
• Vinyl LP
• Lacquers Cut from Original Analog Masters by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab
• Pressed in California at Fidelity Record Pressing

Selections

Side 1:

1. Woman of a Thousand Years
2. Morning Rain
3. What a Shame
4. Future Games

Side 2:

1. Sands of Time
2. Sometimes
3. Lay It All Down
4. Show Me a Smile

WHAT IS RHINO RESERVE?

In December 2024, Rhino Entertainment launched Rhino Reserve, a premium vinyl series designed for audiophiles and collectors alike. This new line offers legendary albums reissued on 180-gram black vinyl, with a focus on exceptional sound quality and faithful packaging.

Pressed at the state-of-the-art Fidelity Record Pressing plant in Oxnard, California, Rhino Reserve titles promise top-tier audio fidelity. Titles will be cut by acclaimed mastering engineer Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab.

True to Rhino’s reputation for quality, each Rhino Reserve release is housed in heavyweight board jackets with original-style packaging. Additional touches include Rhino Reserve-branded labels and a custom Fidelity-branded poly sleeve to ensure both durability and aesthetic appeal.

Priced at $31.98, these meticulously crafted reissues are available at Rhino.com and select retail locations. For vinyl enthusiasts seeking a high-fidelity listening experience without compromising the spirit of the original album, Rhino Reserve sets a new benchmark.

The Difference between Rhino Reserve and Rhino High Fidelity

Rhino Reserves and Rhino High Fidelity are both audiophile-grade vinyl reissue series from Rhino Entertainment, but they differ in their focus and pricing. Rhino Reserves emphasizes preserving the original album's packaging and sound, using original analog tapes and period-correct artwork, while Rhino High Fidelity focuses on delivering a high-fidelity listening experience, potentially with some modern adjustments to the sound, and often with unique features like tip-on jackets and custom OBI strips. 

Rhino Reserves:

• Focus: Authenticity of the original release.
• Packaging: Emphasizes replicating the original album's jacket, potentially including heavy board jackets.
• Source Material: Cut from original analog tapes.
• Price: Priced lower than the Rhino High Fidelity series.
• Example: The series might include a reissue of an album that closely mirrors the original pressing, including its sonic characteristics. 
  

Rhino High Fidelity:

• Focus:
  Delivering a high-fidelity listening experience, potentially optimizing sound for modern equipment. 
• Packaging:
  May include high-gloss, heavy-weight gatefold "tip-on" jackets and custom OBI strips. 
• Source Material:
  Typically cut from original analog tapes as well, but potentially with adjustments made during the mastering process to enhance clarity and detail. 
• Example:
  A reissue might feature a more dynamic and detailed sound than the original, with a modern mastering approach that emphasizes clarity and impact. 
• Features:
  May include exclusive content like new interviews, essays, and notes. 
  

In essence, Rhino Reserves aims to be a purist's choice, preserving the original experience as closely as possible, while Rhino High Fidelity aims to offer a premium listening experience, potentially with some adjustments to the original sound. 

“This is High Fidelity without the bells and whistles,” says Rhino senior director of A&R Patrick Milligan. “But these are in retail,” unlike the Rhino High Fidelity releases, which are only sold online. Milligan says the series will be sourced from analog masters, with the same attention to detail as the High Fidelity Series, and that the records will be pressed at Fidelity Records Pressing, the new plant owned by company behind Mobile Fidelity reissues. (The High Fidelity series is pressed at Optimal, in Germany.) They will be cut by mastering engineer Matthew Lutthans.