Rhino High Fidelity Unveils Limited Edition Reel-To-Reel Reissue Of Fleetwood Mac (1975)
LOS ANGELES – Rhino High Fidelity (Rhino Hi-Fi) expands its premium reel-to-reel audiophile series with: Fleetwood Mac (1975).
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$299.98
Limited to 500 copies worldwide available exclusively at Rhino.com
The album was duplicated in real time from a 1:1 copy of the original flat analog master tapes. The result is a master-quality listening experience that captures the full dynamics of the recording without the surface noise or groove wear of vinyl. The 15 i.p.s. half-track 1/4” tape is produced to the IEC equalization standard on premium RTM LPR90 tape stock and stored on a 10.5” metal reel.
Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 eponymous release—affectionately dubbed the ‘White Album’—reinvented the band and permanently altered its trajectory. It signaled the arrival of newcomers Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks, whose pop sensibilities instantly clicked with Christine McVie’s melodic hooks and the veteran blues-rock rhythm section of Mick Fleetwood and John McVie. It took more than a year of continuous touring to catch fire, but Fleetwood Mac eventually climbed to #1, launching three singles into the Top 20: “Over My Head,” “Rhiannon,” and “Say You Love Me.” Now 9x platinum, this landmark release set the creative and commercial baseline for the band’s historic decade ahead.
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.
Christine McVie’s “Over My Head” was the first single from the album and the band’s first U.S. Top 20 hit. It was followed by “Rhiannon,” “Say You Love Me,” and “Landslide,” tracks that remain among the most beloved in the band’s catalog. While initial momentum was modest, the album gained traction through constant touring and word of mouth. Fifteen months after its release, Fleetwood Mac reached #1 on the Billboard 200 and went on to sell over 7 million copies in the U.S. alone.
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Once the gold standard for serious listeners, reel-to-reel delivers studio-quality sound — bringing the master tape experience into your home.
Each Reel-to-Reel title is duplicated in real time from a 1:1 copy of the original analog master tape, faithfully reflecting the source. The result is a master-quality listening experience that captures the full dynamics of the recording without the surface noise or groove wear of vinyl. Produced to the IEC standard on premium RTM LPR90 tape stock and housed on 10.5-inch metal reels, these releases are designed for exceptional longevity when stored in a cool, clean place away from magnetic fields.
These 15 i.p.s. half-track 1/4" reel-to-reel tapes are produced to the IEC equalization standard on premium RTM LPR90 tape stock and housed on 10.5" metal reels. These releases are designed for exceptional longevity when stored in a cool, clean place away from magnetic fields.
Reel-to-Reel builds on Rhino High Fidelity’s dedication to premium sound, pairing essential albums with the unrivaled warmth of reel-to-reel. Celebrating the enduring appeal of analog sound, the series offers collectors a format that preserves music exactly as it was meant to be heard.
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Limited to 500 copies worldwide available exclusively at Rhino.com
