Fleetwood Mac, Fleetwood Mac

Original 1975 Australian Vintage Copy. Goes for Massive $$$ O/Seas. 

Fleetwood Mac – Fleetwood Mac (Self-Titled)

Artist: Fleetwood Mac

Title: Fleetwood Mac (Commonly referred to as "The White Album")

Album Type: Tenth Studio Album (Original Vinyl Release)

Original Release Date: July 11, 1975

Label: Reprise Records (Catalog: MS 2225)

Genre: Soft Rock / Pop Rock

Background & Production This self-titled release marks the most significant turning point in the band's history: the debut of the "classic" lineup featuring newcomers Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. After the departure of Bob Welch, Mick Fleetwood recruited the duo after hearing their track "Frozen Love." Recorded at Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, and produced by the band alongside Keith Olsen, the album successfully transitioned the group from their British blues-rock roots into the definitive architects of California soft rock.

Musical Composition & Style The album is a masterclass in vocal harmony and songwriting diversity, blending Buckingham’s folk-pop sensibilities with Nicks’s mystical lyricism and the established McVie rhythm section.

• The Breakthrough Hits: Includes the massive singles "Over My Head," "Say You Love Me," and "Rhiannon." * Stevie Nicks's Entrance: "Landslide" became an immediate standout, showcasing Nicks's vulnerable songwriting and Buckingham’s intricate fingerpicking.

• Guitar Mastery: "I'm So Afraid" serves as the album’s dramatic closer, featuring Lindsey Buckingham's heavy, melodic guitar soloing that would become a staple of their live shows.

• The McVie Touch: Christine McVie’s "Warm Ways" and "Sugar Daddy" provided the soulful, melodic backbone that balanced the album’s more experimental tracks.

Original Pressing & Collector Notes As the album that launched Fleetwood Mac to superstar status, original 1975 pressings are highly valued for their warm, analog production.

• Identification: The original US pressing (MS 2225) features the tan Reprise label with the small steamboat logo in the upper left.

• Matrix/Mastering: Look for the "KENDUN" stamp in the deadwax (runout), indicating the lacquer was cut at Kendun Recorders. These versions are considered the sonic "holy grail" for this title, offering incredible clarity and depth.

• The Sleeve: The original release is a textured gatefold sleeve. The cover features a stark black-and-white photo of Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, which famously omitted the other three members to maintain a sense of band continuity.

  Keywords: Fleetwood Mac, Self-Titled, 1975 Vinyl, Original Pressing, Reprise Records, MS 2225, Rhiannon, Landslide, Kendun, Soft Rock, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham.

  • Collection Ideas: The California Sound, Essential 70s Rock, Classic Lineup Debuts, Kendun Mastered Vinyl.

  • Related Artists: Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham Nicks, Eagles, Steely Dan, Linda Ronstadt.

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve