Was the Dance ever on LP Vinyl?

[77Rumours77]

I have heard some people say that the Dance was released on vinyl? Is this true? I know there was a promotinal picture in the shoe of a record cover, but was there ever a vinyl record?

[DeadliestPoison]

I know there are 45rpm singles from The Dance (I have a GYOW/Silver Springs one), but I've never seen an actual vinyl LP of it.

Maybe they're confusing it with the album flat? It's the same size as a vinyl LP. :shrug:

[Gwillaker]

I'd love to get my hands on a vinyl version! :shocked:

[trackaghost]

NO!
I've heard people say this before, that they think they saw one once or that they're pretty sure it was released on vinyl, but not one people who actually owns a vinyl copy has stepped forward!
DeadliestPoison is right there were 7" singles from The Dance and even 12" singles, and there was a vinyl flat (often used in stores in place of an actual vinyl copy) but it was never released on vinyl.

The same goes for Stevie's Street Angel. Never released on vinyl. Nope. For sure.

The last Fleetwood Mac album released on vinyl was Behind The Mask and the last Stevie album on vinyl was Timespace. All of Lindsey's albums are on vinyl though...

[golddustwoman77]

All of Lindsey's albums are on vinyl though...

:shrug: Wow, I didn't know Out of the Cradle was on vinyl! I will have to start looking for that again. :blob1:

[trackaghost]

:shrug: Wow, I didn't know Out of the Cradle was on vinyl! I will have to start looking for that again. :blob1:

Yeah it is :nod:

I know Christy (wondergirl) has her's framed!

[golddustwoman77]

Yeah it is :nod:

I know Christy (wondergirl) has her's framed!

Thanks for the heads up! I had been looking for it and never found it, so I just assumed that it didn't exists. :thumbsup:

[wondergirl9847]

I am taking my cover to Houston to get it signed too!! :D

Any psycho touches it, they will lose limbs. Trust me. :mad:

:laugh:

[golddustwoman77]

I am taking my cover to Houston to get it signed too!! :D

Any psycho touches it, they will lose limbs. Trust me. :mad:

:laugh:

Lindsey signed my Go Insane album cover in Nashville. :blob1: :blob2: Note: If there is a chance of rain, please take a plastic bag with you. Thank God, I had purchased Mac merchandise that was in a plastic bag. It was POURING rain on the way back to my car after the concert. Picture this! :lol: I had the signed album wrapped in one of the t shirts I purchased and then wrapped it again in the the plastic, merchandise bag with the rest of the merchandise in it. To top it all off I shoved all this up my shirt for protection. I had no umbrella or rain gear, and I'm running to my car (which is like 50 miles away) with all this stuff shoved under my tank top. :rolleyes: I looked totally stupid (I was afraid I was flashing parts of myself to half the parking lot, but my album made it back to the car dry, somehow. Lesson learned-----as Towelie on South Park says, "Don't forget your towel!" or in this case, plastic bag cover! :nod:

[wondergirl9847]

I will be putting it in a plastic cover for sure, perhaps, even two. LOL

After what happened to some Ledgies covers getting smeared ("It's WET!!" - Lindsey Buckingham LOL!!), I hope it doesn't get smeared or bent!! :distress:

[trackaghost]

I remember someone saying they saw The Dance on vinyl, but I am still sure it was never released on this format. If you look there is no catalogue number for it to be found and I maintain a vinyl version doesn't exist.

However there was a laserdisc version, which of course looks like a vinyl lp from the cover and here's the proof:

The Dance laser disc (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=381&item=6375910637&rd=1)

[ontheEdgeof17]

I wish Street Angel and TISL were released on vinyl. :( I have all her other ones still sealed and it sucks that it is missing two of them. I have to say though that the cover art is ten times better on vinyl than CD. :nod:

[DrummerDeanna]

I remember someone saying they saw The Dance on vinyl, but I am still sure it was never released on this format. If you look there is no catalogue number for it to be found and I maintain a vinyl version doesn't exist.

However there was a laserdisc version, which of course looks like a vinyl lp from the cover and here's the proof:

The Dance laser disc (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=381&item=6375910637&rd=1)


A vinyl DOES exist...and to this day one of my greatest regrets is not buying it when I found it - they did release it on Vinyl - but very few...

Paul McCartney still releases limited #'s of his cds on Vinyl - it's just a matter of finding them...

I came across a 12'' Dance in 1998 - I didn't have $$ at the time - so I waited - went back to get it and they were sold out :mad:

It's out there....I swear!

[estranged4life]

usual musical references (eil.com musicstack.com & gemm.com) and I did not find a vinyl copy currently listed, But there was a LP vinyl version of "The Dance" available as an import not long ago on musicstack.com

[DrummerDeanna]

usual musical references (eil.com musicstack.com & gemm.com) and I did not find a vinyl copy currently listed, But there was a LP vinyl version of "The Dance" available as an import not long ago on musicstack.com


*phew* I was hoping I hadn't just imagined my whole experience - I know I came across one once.....

[trackaghost]

usual musical references (eil.com musicstack.com & gemm.com) and I did not find a vinyl copy currently listed, But there was a LP vinyl version of "The Dance" available as an import not long ago on musicstack.com

Hmmm, I'm still not convinced, sorry Deanna :sorry: Are you sure you didn't see the laserdisc version? it does look exactly like a 12" album.
I just find it weird that no one on these boards can say they have a copy. I haven't come across one collector who seems to have it on vinyl, not even the total hardcore collectors, which makes me think it never existed.
Actually where's Wetcamelfood? He has everything doesn't he?

[DrummerDeanna]

Hmmm, I'm still not convinced, sorry Deanna :sorry: Are you sure you didn't see the laserdisc version? it does look exactly like a 12" album.
I just find it weird that no one on these boards can say they have a copy. I haven't come across one collector who seems to have it on vinyl, not even the total hardcore collectors, which makes me think it never existed.
Actually where's Wetcamelfood? He has everything doesn't he?


I'm positive it wasn't the Laserdisc lol..it was a 12'' vinyl...for sure....and right about now I'm kicking myself for not buying it - it's not like I needed to eat :mad: ;)

[trackaghost]

I'm positive it wasn't the Laserdisc lol..it was a 12'' vinyl...for sure....and right about now I'm kicking myself for not buying it - it's not like I needed to eat :mad: ;)

okay :laugh: I wonder what country it was from, because I'm pretty certain it wasn't a British release.
I just PM'd wetcamelfood to see if he could shed any light on the whole affair.

[estranged4life]

Hmmm, I'm still not convinced, sorry Deanna :sorry: Are you sure you didn't see the laserdisc version? it does look exactly like a 12" album.
I just find it weird that no one on these boards can say they have a copy. I haven't come across one collector who seems to have it on vinyl, not even the total hardcore collectors, which makes me think it never existed.
Actually where's Wetcamelfood? He has everything doesn't he?

it was posted on musicstack.com, But I didn't bother to care to check it out since I was hunting (And found) the acetate of "Say You Will" on cd and I have no use for vinyl (No difference between the tracks on the official release & the acetate).

Btw, I saw that SYW is available on audio cassette along with a bunch of other recent releases (ie-Judas Priest's "Angel of Retribution" & Megadeth's "The System Has Failed") from Indonesia (Saw 'em on eBay the past few days for about $11.99 "Buy It Now" price)

I'm sure Wetcamelfood would be more knowledged in official FM/SN releases than I am...

[trackaghost]

it was posted on musicstack.com, But I didn't bother to care to check it out since I was hunting (And found) the acetate of "Say You Will" on cd and I have no use for vinyl (No difference between the tracks on the official release & the acetate).

Btw, I saw that SYW is available on audio cassette along with a bunch of other recent releases (ie-Judas Priest's "Angel of Retribution" & Megadeth's "The System Has Failed") from Indonesia (Saw 'em on eBay the past few days for about $11.99 "Buy It Now" price)

I'm sure Wetcamelfood would be more knowledged in official FM/SN releases than I am...


Brian,
is it on there now to buy? I must have a look.
Btw what is an acetate exactly? I've always wondered.

[estranged4life]

Brian,
is it on there now to buy? I must have a look.
Btw what is an acetate exactly? I've always wondered.

there's a couple for sale on musicstack.com at this moment (The first link has the cover artwork)

http://www.musicstack.com/item/552518128/fleetwood+mac/say+you+will+-+uk

http://www.musicstack.com/item/555140526/fleetwod+mac/say+you+will…18


An 'acetate' is just a studio copy CDR that the artist can use to see how the album would sound after the mixing/mastering has been accomplished and it can be used to determined if there may be problems with the selected mastering/mixes...if so they go back and fix the problems by using the CDR as the reference point.

[dissention]

there's a couple for sale on musicstack.com at this moment (The first link has the cover artwork)

http://www.musicstack.com/item/552518128/fleetwood+mac/say+you+will+-+uk

http://www.musicstack.com/item/555140526/fleetwod
+mac/say+you+will…18


An 'acetate' is just a studio copy CDR that the artist can use to see how the album would sound after the mixing/mastering has been accomplished and it can be used to determined if there may be problems with the selected mastering/mixes...if so they go back and fix the problems and use the CDR as the reference point.

I wonder if the Say You Will acetate has any alternate mixes of the songs on the album. If it does, maybe I'll buy it...

[estranged4life]

I wonder if the Say You Will acetate has any alternate mixes of the songs on the album. If it does, maybe I'll buy it...

but I doubt it since no one in the trade communities have acknowledged the mixes are indeed different, such as was with the TISL acetate.

[dissention]

but I doubt it since no one in the trade communities have acknowledged the mixes are indeed different, such as was with the TISL acetate.

I'm still wondering where the hell the SYW early mixes came from and if there's more SYW stuff out there, to be honest. :o

[estranged4life]

I'm still wondering where the hell the SYW early mixes came from and if there's more SYW stuff out there, to be honest. :o

I can guarantee there's SYW material out there, Someone is more-than-likely sitting on it and dont feel the time is appropriate to trade it around :nod:

[wetcamelfood]

Hi all, I had PMed trackaghost back but then I thought I should probably paste my thoughts on this in here, and though I'm flattered to be thought of in such high regard, I can't really confirm one way or the other on this. I don't really collect "everything" (i.e. each album in each format), wish I could but funds dictate to me that I can only afford one copy of each thing, if I can get it in CD, then I do, otherwise vinyl, then cassette as a last resort, and even then, I don't collect what I deem as "redundant" releases (for instance, once I got the "Enchanted" box, I traded in my "American Anthem" soundtrack because of the box set's inclusion of "Battle of the dragon"), I just try to get an item that has each studio and live version legally released that any of the 16 FM members play/sing on (though I also don't really collect remixes either, I'm more a versions kind of guy, though again if I had the money...).

Anyways, Hmm, I recall this debate going on before and I can't remember if anyone came up with anything or not like track was saying. I agree with trackaghost though, I don't think it ever was released on vinyl. If it was, I'd imagine it would have had to have been a Japanese limited edition pressing of some kind like they've been doing to try to get the Japanese buyers to buy from within the country rather than getting the "cheaper American imports". I know it sounds odd since we're always used to US/UK imports being more than the domestic issues but I understand that's what's been happening there in the last 10 years or so (that the US issues are cheaper than their domestic Japanese ones so the Japan distributors have been losing a lot of money and have been doing things like the limited edition vinyl and CD bonus tracks on Japan copies only as an incentive for the Japan consumers to "buy from within").

I know this doesn't really answer the question but my guess would be that it wasn't and that if it was, it had to have been a limited edition item (if one ever did exist), so therefore, not really a full blown release, but I'd be surprised if there was one in the first place. I'm certain it wouldn't have been a US or British issue in any case though, again like trackaghost said.

If anyone reading this does have one, please scan it and/or provide details though, we'd love to hear about it! :)

Hope this humble opinion helps anyways. :)

John

[Nicks Fan]

This sound silly but what about contacting anyone associated with the band.?Surely if it exists someone in the bands camp ( including the band) would know about it one would think.

Matt

[trackaghost]

I know this doesn't really answer the question but my guess would be that it wasn't and that if it was, it had to have been a limited edition item (if one ever did exist), so therefore, not really a full blown release, but I'd be surprised if there was one in the first place. I'm certain it wouldn't have been a US or British issue in any case though, again like trackaghost said.

If anyone reading this does have one, please scan it and/or provide details though, we'd love to hear about it! :)




Thanks John, if there is one I think you're right, it probably is a Japanese release. I'm just frustrated that I can't find evidence of it anywhere! I've found the album flats, the laserdisc but nothing about the vinyl. And it's not listed on Musicstack anymore... I hope someone does come forward to clear this thing up once and for all.

[wetcamelfood]

This sound silly but what about contacting anyone associated with the band.?Surely if it exists someone in the bands camp ( including the band) would know about it one would think. Matt

Hmm, I'm not sure Matt, I mean, I'm sure they know when something they recorded and released like "The Dance" hit the streets but I doubt they'd be told, or, to be honest, be interested in which formats it was released on, unless they were truly interested in making sure it was released in what would be considered a specialist format like vinyl (in this day and age) and I can't say I've ever heard anything about any of the members lobbying for any non standard format issues of their catalog. I think Mick was taken with CD-ROM's a decade or so ago and he has his Acid loop thing too but I don't think that constitutes a genuine interest in what formats their recordings are being released on. The format release decisions are probabaly more in the Marketing wing of Reprise anyways, but who knows? :)

That is a very good idea about finding out from someone in the camp but does anyone here know how to realistically contact them? ...and even if we do, would we get a real answer?

Thanks John, if there is one I think you're right, it probably is a Japanese release. I'm just frustrated that I can't find evidence of it anywhere! I've found the album flats, the laserdisc but nothing about the vinyl. And it's not listed on Musicstack anymore... I hope someone does come forward to clear this thing up once and for all.

You're welcome track, just wish I could've provided something more solid in the way of evidence here. I bet those ones disappearing at Musicstack may have been due to Musicstack finding that they were boots or well, I shouldn't say boots because I know they sell boots there but maybe counterfeit instead or something and pulled them. Like you say though, hopefully someone can post something substantial on this here soon, I just fear that the more time that goes by without anything major surfacing to back this up, it just proves the point more that they don't exist in any US/UK fashion. Fingers crossed for the future though anyways. :)

John

[seeker007nmss]

I made three attempts at calling Warner Bros, and all they did was transfer me around until I reached voicemail oblivion. I guess they don't know either.
If anyone else wants to give it a shot, here's the number: 1-818-846-9090. The codes for getting through the first two voice option are 3....then 5...then its off to a different person everytime and then voicemail mazarama.


Hey, I gave it a shot atleast.

:mad:

[trackaghost]

I managed to get a list of the Fleetwood Mac releases from Warner, and, in the UK anyway, The Dance was never available on vinyl.

I still think this may not exist and that Deanna was mistaken because I've been searching high and low for evidence of it and, while I've found stuff on a whole host of obscure titles, so far I've found nothing on a vinyl version of The Dance.

So I'm asking Ledgies once again: anyone here have a copy?

[msLinds]

I have two copys of a 12 inch LP vinyl, of the Fleetwood Mac song Landslide recorded during The Dance tour.The cover has a photograph of Stevie and Lindsey hugging on it. On the backside of the vinyl cover it says, side one, Remix, String Mix. Side 2, Analog mix, Live album version. I bought
them at a used record store.



:wavey: :] :blob2: :laugh: :nod: :thumbsup: ;)

[Villavic]

I managed to get a list of the Fleetwood Mac releases from Warner, and, in the UK anyway, The Dance was never available on vinyl.

I still think this may not exist and that Deanna was mistaken because I've been searching high and low for evidence of it and, while I've found stuff on a whole host of obscure titles, so far I've found nothing on a vinyl version of The Dance.

So I'm asking Ledgies once again: anyone here have a copy?

Vinyl records are not commercial anymore, since I don't think there is not many people with turntables. Where can you find needles these days? So vinyl records are not a good idea for business, then record companies are not interested anymore.

[msLinds]

I like to buy old vinyls sometimes as collector items.Also for alot of the cool art work on the covers.I don't put them on old record players to play them very often, so I don't need to worry about finding needles.I have seen catologs and places that sell new stereo systems with old vinyl record players on them, so there has to be places to still get the needles for them and to get repaired, etc.



Its important to remember that nobody falls into a simple
set of labels.

:wavey: :blob2: :blob1: :] :laugh: :xoxo: :nod: ;)

[seeker007nmss]

I like to buy old vinyls sometimes as collector items.Also for alot of the cool art work on the covers.I don't put them on old record players to play them very often, so I don't need to worry about finding needles.I have seen catologs and places that sell new stereo systems with old vinyl record players on them, so there has to be places to still get the needles for them and to get repaired, etc.





I miss the posters/stickers and other goodies that use to come with vinyls. :nod:

[Mr. Wonderful]

Hi All,

I thought this was probably the best thread in which to ask this. There's a Canadian pressing of Rumours up for sale on this auction site I frequent:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=26401842

My question is: is it worth buying this Canadian pressing? Is there anything different/special about it?

Thanks,
Hugh. :-) :D

[GODDESS6]

I wish Street Angel and TISL were released on vinyl. :( I have all her other ones still sealed and it sucks that it is missing two of them. I have to say though that the cover art is ten times better on vinyl than CD. :nod:
i agree & when i was in highschool, (now i am aging myself) :nod: :lol: , c.d.'s were just coming out so not all released music came out on c.d, but that was fine w/ me, cuz fm & stevie's albums had the coolest pics & such compared 2 the c.d. released versions i bought later on~ i would always go 2 the record store the day fm or stevie's music was released & buy the cassette & the l.p., i always had 2 have the l.p. 4 the coolness of them all, the stuff on the insides of the tusk 2 lp set r my fav!!!~

[David]

I miss the posters/stickers and other goodies that use to come with vinyls. :nod:With some of those old albums, you used to get enough paraphernalia to redecorate your whole house.

[seeker007nmss]

Hi All,

I thought this was probably the best thread in which to ask this. There's a Canadian pressing of Rumours up for sale on this auction site I frequent:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=26401842

My question is: is it worth buying this Canadian pressing? Is there anything different/special about it?

Thanks,
Hugh. :-) :D

Most of the time, the different country pressings only difference is a line or two saying.."Made in ......". No music difference. Only on rare occasions is there actual graphics changes (Like the austalian B/N). So depends on how much of a completest you wish to be. (Will drive you nuts though to find some of them though).

[bgsfrk]

Pressings of "The Dance" AND "Say You Will" have been announced for Oct.:]

http://www.fleetwoodmacnews.com/2018/08/fleetwood-mac-release-vinyl-versions-of.html

[HomerMcvie]

Pressings of "The Dance" AND "Say You Will" have been announced for Oct.:]

http://www.fleetwoodmacnews.com/2018/08/fleetwood-mac-release-vinyl-versions-of.html

It has it's own thread, (currently) 12 threads down the page.

[trackaghost]

Pressings of "The Dance" AND "Say You Will" have been announced for Oct.:]

http://www.fleetwoodmacnews.com/2018/08/fleetwood-mac-release-vinyl-versions-of.html

Can I just point out, all these years on, that I was right! :laugh:

From the press release: " THE DANCE - 1997
Historic 1997 Live Reunion Of Classic '70s Line-Up In Celebration Of Rumours' 20th Anniversary Available On Vinyl For the First Time!"

This is the first time it's available on vinyl. What people saw years ago that they thought was a vinyl LP was most likely the laserdisc in its 12" sleeve.

Still I'm delighted it is finally being released on vinyl along with Say You Will!

[Nicks Fan]

NO!
I've heard people say this before, that they think they saw one once or that they're pretty sure it was released on vinyl, but not one people who actually owns a vinyl copy has stepped forward!
DeadliestPoison is right there were 7" singles from The Dance and even 12" singles, and there was a vinyl flat (often used in stores in place of an actual vinyl copy) but it was never released on vinyl.

The same goes for Stevie's Street Angel. Never released on vinyl. Nope. For sure.

The last Fleetwood Mac album released on vinyl was Behind The Mask and the last Stevie album on vinyl was Timespace. All of Lindsey's albums are on vinyl though...

Under The Skin isn't on Vinyl