Fleetwood Mac will mark the 50th anniversary of their self-titled 1975 release by teaming up with Rhino to present two new top-of-the-line audio variations, dubbed the Blu-Ray Audio edition and Fleetwood Mac (Rhino High Fidelity), available on August 8.
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. The set initially arrived 50 years ago today, July 11, 1975. It was the group’s second self-titled album after 1968’s debut, also known as Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, a reference to the band’s former member, who departed the group in May 1970.
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. 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.”
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.”
Pre-order now at rhino.com.
FLEETWOOD MAC (RHINO HIGH FIDELITY)
LP Track Listing – Side One:
“Monday Morning”
“Warm Ways”
“Blue Letter”
“Rhiannon”
“Over My Head”
“Crystal”
Side Two:
“Say You Love Me”
“Landslide”
“World Turning”
“Sugar Daddy”
“I’m So Afraid”
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