Fleetwood Mac – Greatest Hits (Vinyl LP)

Originally released in 1988, Greatest Hits captures Fleetwood Mac's extraordinary run of songs after Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined the band in the mid-1970s. Rather than tracing the group's earlier British blues years, this collection focuses on the polished yet emotionally charged pop-rock sound that made the five-piece one of the biggest acts of its era.

Three contrasting songwriters are at the heart of the music. Stevie Nicks brings mystery and atmosphere; Christine McVie writes with warmth and melodic ease; and Lindsey Buckingham adds sharp rhythmic guitar and adventurous arrangements. John McVie and Mick Fleetwood provide a supple, recognisable rhythm section. The interplay between these personalities gives even the most radio-friendly songs their tension.

Rhiannon introduces Nicks' spellbinding storytelling, while Christine McVie's Don't Stop turns resilience into a bright, forward-moving anthem. Buckingham's Go Your Own Way is all urgent guitar and exposed feeling, and Hold Me balances its sunny melody with complicated emotional undertones. Everywhere is a shimmering example of the band's 1980s sound, while Gypsy offers one of Nicks' most evocative performances.

Side B includes the quietly hypnotic Dreams, the intricate vocal layering of Little Lies and the expansive Sara. Tusk stands apart with its unusual marching rhythm and restless arrangement. The compilation also features As Long as You Follow and No Questions Asked, two recordings made for the original 1988 collection.

This 2014 black vinyl LP reissue presents the thirteen-track sequence listed below; barcode 081227959357 identifies the pressing. For listeners exploring Fleetwood Mac beyond a single studio album, it offers a vivid portrait of their range, from intimate ballads to elaborate, harmony-rich pop.

Supplied brand new and sealed.

Available from Heathen Records, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.

Details

• Artist: Fleetwood Mac
• Album: Greatest Hits
• Format: 2014 black vinyl LP reissue
• Genre: Classic Rock / Pop Rock
• Original Release: 1988
• Number of Records: 1
• Tracks: 13
• Label: Rhino / Warner
• Barcode: 081227959357
• Condition: Brand new & sealed

Track List:

Side A
A1 Rhiannon
A2 Don't Stop
A3 Go Your Own Way
A4 Hold Me
A5 Everywhere
A6 Gypsy
A7 As Long as You Follow

Side B
B1 Say You Love Me
B2 Dreams
B3 Little Lies
B4 Sara
B5 Tusk
B6 No Questions Asked