Reissue of 25 Years: The Chain 4CD

[Almost Simon]

I only own the 2cd version of this so intrigued as to whether the 4cd version has any rarities not available elsewhere??? Not a bad price in the UK, £11.97 for 4cd's.

Fleetwood Mac will re-release the four CD box set 25 Years – The Chain on June 11th on Reprise.

25 Years – The Chain was originally released in 20 years ago and compiles seventy-two tracks spanning the band’s history from their formation in 1967 to 1992. In addition to a number of their defining songs – Go Your Own Way, The Chain, Tusk, Little Lies, Rhiannon, Don’t Stop and Everywhere – the release also compiles a number of alternate mixes, outtakes and live performances.

Like the Rod Stewart Storyteller reissue from late last year, 25 Years – The Chain will be available at a bargain price (less than £12 on amazon) and comes in new packaging – a double ‘fat box’ CD with a sixty-eight page booklet and outer slip-case.

Pre-order here.

Full track listing below:


CD1
1. Paper Doll
2. Love Shines
3. Stand Back (live)
4. Crystal
5. Isn’t It Midnight
6. Big Love
7. Everywhere
8. Affairs of the Heart
9. Heart Of Stone
10. Sara
11. That’s All For Everyone
12. Over My Head
13. Little Lies
14. Eyes of the World
15. Oh Diana
16. In The Back Of My Mind
17. Make Me A Mask

CD2
1. Save Me
2. Goodbye Angel
3. Silver Springs
4. What Makes You Think You’re The One
5. Think About Me
6. Gypsy
7. You Make Loving Fun
8. Second Hand News
9. Love In Store
10. The Chain
11. Teen Beat
12. Dreams
13. Only Over You
14. I’m So Afraid
15. Love Is Dangerous
16. Gold Dust Woman
17. Not That Funny

CD3
1. Warm Ways
2. Say You Love Me
3. Don’t Stop
4. Rhiannon
5. Walk a Thin Line
6. Storms
7. Go Your Own Way
8. Sisters of the Moon
9. Monday Morning
10. Landslide
11. Hypnotized
12. Lay It All Down
13. Angel
14. Beautiful Child
15. Brown Eyes
16. Save Me a Place
17. Tusk
18. Never Going Back Again
19. Songbird


CD4
1. I Believe My Time Ain’t Long
2. Need Your Love So Bad
3. Rattlesnake Shake
4. Oh Well, Pt. 1
5. Stop Messin’ Round
6. The Green Manalishi
7. Albatross
8. Man Of The World
9. Love That Burns
10. Black Magic Woman
11. Watch Out
12. String-A-Long
13. Station Man
14. Did You Ever Love Me
15. Sentimental Lady
16. Come A Little Bit Closer
17. Heroes Are Hard To Find
18. Trinity
19. Why

[MacShadowsBall]

Oh snap is this for real?!? I have a used edition of this, but Disk 2 was missing. Is this available in the U.S.?

[Almost Simon]

Oh snap is this for real?!? I have a used edition of this, but Disk 2 was missing. Is this available in the U.S.?

I think its a UK only release but you can order from Amazon UK and the VAT charge should be removed. Not sure how much the shipping would be, worth checking the amazon uk site.

[wetcamelfood]

Hmm, so they have the 4CD version at £11.97 and the 2 CD version at £41.99 (I mean I know the 3rd party sellers there are probably lower but still...)?

John

[vivfox]

The only problem with this package(and you will discover this yourself) is some songs that it says are remixed are not and others are that are not indicated as such. I always figured Mick put this together when he was stoned.

[Rod~A~Little]

I always figured Mick put this together when he was stoned.

LMAO!!!
:laugh:

[Phoenixgypsy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by vivfox
I always figured Mick put this together when he was stoned.



Viv- I totally agree! I love having the alt mixes...but I wish they were in release order! Actually I wish the Mac would release 1 Greatest Hits with the real versions-not live-not remixed-not alt and then re-do this box with more radio edits, alt mixes, ect, but in a better running order! I can always Dream, right??

[AnthonyMI]

I joined BMG music CD club back in 1997 JUST to get this set. It was the only place that still had it available around the Dance era and has not been in print anywhere else since that I recall. It's a great set and a good mix. I seldome listen to disk four but the others did a good job of introducing me to FM at a time that I only had my moms old copy of rumours, The Dance and FM greatest hits..

[SteveMacD]

I seldome listen to disk four
Commie.

As a HUGE fan of the Green and Welch years, there were a lot of early classics that skipped on the boxed set, while more questionable post-1975 songs made it on. I'm not so sure it was by choice, since the rights to the pre-1975 material can get complicated, as Cliff Adams/Davis owned the rights to the original recordings, but lost them in the divorce from Mich Reynolds (Nigel Watson's sister). Although, technically, I think the band could have re-recorded the songs... Most criminally left off include:

Spare Me A Little Of Your Love
Believe Me
Remember Me
Miles Away
Before The Beginning
I Loved Another Woman (either the original or Vito)
Tell Me All The Things You Do
Future Games (slightly less so with the alternative version of "Lay It All Down", though THIS was the classic)
Revelation
Bermuda Triangle (although oddly was on the "Selections" set)
Some live version of "Get Like You Used To Be"
The Boston Tea Party version of "Jumpin' At Shadows" (which I still hear at blues fests)
"I'd Rather Go Blind" (okay, not Fleetwood Mac, but Christine's pre-1975 hit)
Any Buckingham Nicks song (i.e. "Don't Let Me Down Again" which couldn't be any less relevant here than on the 1987 set list...)

Really, as a proper introduction to the 1975-1987 band, all they needed were THESE two discs (and sadly, it COULD be an actual set-list if Christine were still in the band):

DISC 1:
Monday Morning
Say You Love Me [single version]
The Chain [1982 version, if possible]
Dreams
Love In Store
Oh Well
Sara
Second Hand News
Think About Me [single version]
Gypsy [long version]
Isn’t It Midnight
Oh Diane
Seven Wonders
Hold Me
Not That Funny
Everywhere
Rhiannon (Will You Ever Win) [single version]
I’m So Afraid

DISC 2
Brown Eyes
Big Love
Landslide
Never Going Back Again
World Turning
Little Lies
Gold Dust Woman
Eyes Of The World
Over My Head [single version]
Sisters Of The Moon
Tusk
You Make Loving Fun
Don’t Let Me Down Again [Buckingham Nicks]
Silver Springs
Go Your Own Way
Blue Letter
Don’t Stop
Songbird

[MacShadowsBall]

I found in on Amazon...

http://www.amazon.com/25-Years-Chain-Fleetwood-Mac/dp/B00822KWME/ref=pd_sim_m_1

[Street_Dreamer]

I'm under the impression that this re-release is no different than the original ie: all the songs are exactly the same. Unfortunate... but disappointment seems to come with the territory of being a Fleetwood Mac fan.

[iamnotafraid]

One of my original sets included two of the same
Stevie autographed inserts. Which at the time I
though was pretty cool.

The set is worth getting.

[HejiraNYC]

I'm under the impression that this re-release is no different than the original ie: all the songs are exactly the same. Unfortunate... but disappointment seems to come with the territory of being a Fleetwood Mac fan.

Not sure why that is such a bad thing. I think the box set is divine, even if it may have skimped on the Welch era. Otherwise, there is a lot to love- all of those alternate/single mixes, great new Christine songs, "Goodbye Angel" (my favorite Lindsey song), and the longest version of "Gypsy" ever released. It may not have been intentional, but I love the fact that the liner notes did not highlight everything special about the box; it was a bit like a treasure hunt. I remember balking initially at the $75 retail price back when this was originally released in 1992 (that was a lot of money twenty years ago!), but it was well worth it.

[wetcamelfood]

It does look like from the pictures of this newer edition that they used 2 hinged jewel cases instead of 4 separate ones which is good as will take less space and be easier to handle/less clunky but hopefully it's not at the price of losing some of the art/text in the original version.

John

[MacShadowsBall]

I plan on buying this as I have a birthday in a few weeks. The used set I have doesn't contain Disc #2 nor the picture-booklet. :cool:

[Neal]

Would it be too much to hope that this sells so well they finally get off their asses and give us remasters of Mirage and TITN??? :woohoo:

[iamnotafraid]

Would it be too much to hope that this sells so well they finally get off their asses and give us remasters of Mirage and TITN??? :woohoo:


Speaking of Mirage, does anyone know about
the Anderson Exclusive Edition?


On edit...
I guess it has to do with Robin Anderson. With some exclusive
photos. I'd never heard of this before tonight.

[Sanne2]

Speaking of Mirage, does anyone know about
the Anderson Exclusive Edition?


On edit...
I guess it has to do with Robin Anderson. With some exclusive
photos. I'd never heard of this before tonight.

Where did you hear about that?

[iamnotafraid]

Where did you hear about that?

From time to time I'm in contact with some people
at WB. And I inquired about Fleetwood Mac and was
sent a list. As I was going over it last night I noticed
the Anderson Exclusive.

I mistakenly wrote that it was Mirage. It happens
to be Tango In The Night. I looked over the details
and can't find anything different about it. I thought it might
be vinyl but it says CD. The UPC code is 075992547123.

[Murrow]

The original 4CD box has been re-released here in the UK at £13 per copy.

Is this a post-BW knee-jerk tribute or had it been planned for some time?

As I already have all the unique tracks from the 2CD, are there any sleevenotes unique to the 4CD?

[Street_Dreamer]

I wonder if the listing for Make Me A Mask was corrected in the book notes which mistakenly listed it as a Mirage outtake.

Matt

[Almost Simon]

The original 4CD box has been re-released here in the UK at £13 per copy.

Is this a post-BW knee-jerk tribute or had it been planned for some time?

As I already have all the unique tracks from the 2CD, are there any sleevenotes unique to the 4CD?

Not a reaction to Bob's passing. Simply the record company cashing in on it being Fathers Day this weekend. There's quite a few other similar style releases over here this week, a Thin Lizzy 6cd boxset, The Old Grey Whistle Test (BBC TV Series) 3cd set with live recordings from the 70's/80's.

The record companies have got smart to this being a big week for releasing cd's for the Fathers Day market. A few years ago they re-released the Travelling Wilburys set on the same day and it was top of the charts for a while.

The main high street music retailer, HMV, has The Chain 4cd reissue up on a big "presents for Fathers Day" display as soon as you enter the store. £13 being a great price for a 4cd boxset, even if it is 20years old.

I ordered mine online, should be hear any day now. :D

[Ashley]

I wish this was coming out in the States. I would love to get my hands on this. It's a shame that it's not coming out here.

[Almost Simon]

I wish this was coming out in the States. I would love to get my hands on this. It's a shame that it's not coming out here.

You can order from amazon.co.uk. When you order from overseas they remove the VAT charge so you'd get it cheaper than us here in the UK. Only the shipping to pay, not sure what that would cost. Worth a look though if you really want a copy.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/25-Years-Chain-Fleetwood-Mac/dp/B00822KWME/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1339601757&sr=1-1

[Macfanforever]

I wish this was coming out in the States. I would love to get my hands on this. It's a shame that it's not coming out here.

I agree.I could use another copy for a backup.They should released it when the unleashed tour was on in 2009.They would of sold more copies when the tour was on.

[Street_Dreamer]

You can order from amazon.co.uk. When you order from overseas they remove the VAT charge so you'd get it cheaper than us here in the UK. Only the shipping to pay, not sure what that would cost. Worth a look though if you really want a copy.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/25-Years-Chain-Fleetwood-Mac/dp/B00822KWME/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1339601757&sr=1-1

I just purchased a copy for myself at a little over $20. Not a bad deal at all.

[MacShadowsBall]

I just purchased a copy for myself at a little over $20. Not a bad deal at all.

Seriously, $20 wow, yeah I'm definitely getting this, thought I already have Disc #1, 3, & 4 w/0 the pictures/booklet and Disc #2. :cool:

[Murrow]

Not a reaction to Bob's passing. Simply the record company cashing in on it being Fathers Day this weekend. There's quite a few other similar style releases over here this week, a Thin Lizzy 6cd boxset, The Old Grey Whistle Test (BBC TV Series) 3cd set with live recordings from the 70's/80's.

The record companies have got smart to this being a big week for releasing cd's for the Fathers Day market. A few years ago they re-released the Travelling Wilburys set on the same day and it was top of the charts for a while.

The main high street music retailer, HMV, has The Chain 4cd reissue up on a big "presents for Fathers Day" display as soon as you enter the store. £13 being a great price for a 4cd boxset, even if it is 20years old.

I ordered mine online, should be hear any day now. :D

Thanks for clarifying. I just wondered since in both its versions it's the only Mac compilation to feature any stuff from the BW era.

Does it have more in its sleevenotes than the 2CD version? I seem to recall it had a signature from John as well as the other four who had theirs featured in the 2CD but wasn't sure if there were others.

BTW should be HERE any day now. Sorry, you can tell I'm bracing to become a literacy teacher.

[wetcamelfood]

I see the Old Grey Whistle Test box has FM's GYOW on it, anyone know if this was this a lip synch or live performance?

John

[Murrow]

I see the Old Grey Whistle Test box has FM's GYOW on it, anyone know if this was this a lip synch or live performance?

John

I think more often than not when there's an OGWT collection it's just the original studio recording of a song done on the show.

[BaronVonBielski]

I ordered mine. Said it was shipped today, but should take a spell to arrive.

[Bryan]

The packaging is slimmed down into flat ''digipak'' ,which makes it look less of a 'big deal',the 4CD large box of the original was much more appealing. It was sealed so I couldn't open it to see,but the original thick booklet didn't look like it could fit into that slim packaging,I may be wrong,they squeeze all sorts into modern CD box deals nowadays!
Either way I see how the price reduction came about it's a different presentation. I paid huuuuge for this years ago in HMV,about $100 in US money ..!

[Bryan]

..oh and obviously I didn't buy...it just seems like a(nother) tired cash-in,when they could have done something totally new like remastering the old gems,or the full albums,or a DVD etc. etc.

They pulled this stunt with the Very Best of '09..a decade old compilation rehashed for the UK/Europe. And now a two decades old box rolled out again....yawwwwwn

[Almost Simon]

The packaging is slimmed down into flat ''digipak'' ,which makes it look less of a 'big deal',the 4CD large box of the original was much more appealing. It was sealed so I couldn't open it to see,but the original thick booklet didn't look like it could fit into that slim packaging,I may be wrong,they squeeze all sorts into modern CD box deals nowadays!
Either way I see how the price reduction came about it's a different presentation. I paid huuuuge for this years ago in HMV,about $100 in US money ..!

Mine arrived today, it is a thick book. I assume the same as the original one. Only problem i've found is that some of the print quality isnt that great. The discography pages at the back of the booklet are very faint indeed. Poor quality control, also the 1971 photo of the Welch/Kirwan era, not very clear.

Its not terrible, i've seen worse but it does need to be noted.

But for the price I wont grumble too much.

[Almost Simon]

..oh and obviously I didn't buy...it just seems like a(nother) tired cash-in,when they could have done something totally new like remastering the old gems,or the full albums,or a DVD etc. etc.

They pulled this stunt with the Very Best of '09..a decade old compilation rehashed for the UK/Europe. And now a two decades old box rolled out again....yawwwwwn

Well that is true.

A nice reissue program for the Then Play On to Heroes era is desperately needed.

I'm still glad to finally have the 4cd version though. I just wish the Mac back catalogue was given as much love and care as other major acts (Beatles, Pink Floyd, etc. etc)

[bluefox4000]

Don't need it. love the band......not that much though

Mick

[iamnotafraid]

Too bad they didn't include the original (deluxe box)
scratch and sniff CD inserts. I forget the exact names
of the fragrances, but from memory...

Stevie ~ Flowers
Christine ~ Onions
Mick ~ Moth Balls
John ~ Soup
Lindsey ~ Sweat

[wetcamelfood]

A nice reissue program for the Then Play On to Heroes era is desperately needed

This.

If they're so intent on not giving us unreleased bonus tracks then they should at least remaster them as 2fers, the running times on most of those albums would accomodate that.

It's disappointing to hear about the cheesy digipak packaging. I actually like plastic jewel cases, hate that cardboard stuff, it's not like you can replace it later (instead of buying another one which I'm sure is the real reason they do this but hide behind the eco friendly line).

John

[Peestie]

I bought this today because I didn't actually have lossless versions of the unreleased Lindsey songs and it was going cheap in Tesco. It's in one of those quad-CD jewel cases and there's a fairly hefty (by modern standards) booklet with all the names listed for each line-up as well as a bunch of pictures of each of them.

I'll probably give it a spin later tonight to hear the alternate versions (which don't match with the track listing yes?) and Stevie and Christine's unreleased tracks that I've never heard.

[seekerj]

I'll probably give it a spin later tonight to hear the alternate versions (which don't match with the track listing yes?) and Stevie and Christine's unreleased tracks that I've never heard.

A while back, we figured it all out. Here's the thread:

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=42991

[Peestie]

A while back, we figured it all out. Here's the thread:

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=42991

Merci beaucoup :) Saves me quite a bit of time.

[Street_Dreamer]

The import version is listed on Amazon. It's cheaper to go through Amazon UK than Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/25-Years-Chain-Fleetwood-Mac/dp/B00822KWME/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1339794338&sr=8-4&keywords=Fleetwood+Mac+25+Years+The+Chain

Matt

[wetcamelfood]

Does the booklet fit into the quad jewel case (if so, then I guess I wouldn't need to keep the cardboard outersleeve)?

John

[Ashley]

Thanks. I'll check into that. You can order from amazon.co.uk. When you order from overseas they remove the VAT charge so you'd get it cheaper than us here in the UK. Only the shipping to pay, not sure what that would cost. Worth a look though if you really want a copy.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/25-Years-Chain-Fleetwood-Mac/dp/B00822KWME/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1339601757&sr=1-1

[Peestie]

Does the booklet fit into the quad jewel case (if so, then I guess I wouldn't need to keep the cardboard outersleeve)?

John

Yup. The cardboard sleeve is the same as the CD cover except for the back. On the sleeve it has the tracklist (also on the inside cover) and the jewel case has messages written from each of the Rumours band members.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/images/B00822KWME/ref=dp_otherviews_z_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&img=1

Though I'd say if you already have a copy of the 4disc set there's probably zero in here that you don't already have and there's no point unless you need a replacement.

[Justin Reach]

The Chain entered the UK album chart at #9 this week. Not bad for a 20 year old compilation.

[WhippityP]

Is the shipping to the U.S. reasonable?

I spent so much money on this when I was a kid and then didn't take care of it at all because I was a kid. :distress:

[MacShadowsBall]

I ordered mine last night from amazon.uk. Total cost $19.25. I got the email this morning letting me know that it has been dispatched (shipped in US jargon?) with an estimated arrival date of Wed, June 27th.

Not bad at all. :cool:

[GJK]

I ordered mine last night from amazon.uk. Total cost $19.25. I got the email this morning letting me know that it has been dispatched (shipped in US jargon?) with an estimated arrival date of Wed, June 27th.

Not bad at all. :cool:

I bought mine in a shop here in Arnhem (the Netherlands): 19 euro.
Same sloppy mistake as 20 years ago: 'Dust my broom' (from Mr. Wonderful) is listed as 'I believe my time ain't long' (their first single). It's basically the same (Elmore James) song but they recorded it twice (in the studio, that is).
And they still claim that some songs are 'unreleased'...

[Etisl]

I have the original issue of "The Chain"........is this reissue remastered by any chance? If so, I might buy it again.........oh who am I fooling, I will end up buying it again just because it is in a different box. LOL

[Etisl]

I have the original issue of "The Chain"........is this reissue remastered by any chance? If so, I might buy it again.........oh who am I fooling, I will end up buying it again just because it is in a different box. LOL:nod::nod::nod::wavey:

[BaronVonBielski]

I have the original issue of "The Chain"........is this reissue remastered by any chance? If so, I might buy it again.........oh who am I fooling, I will end up buying it again just because it is in a different box. LOL:nod::nod::nod::wavey:

Not remastered.

[MacShadowsBall]

Well I ordered this last Tuesday with a delivery date of today and it didn't arrive. :shrug:

Maybe it'll come tomorrow...

[MacShadowsBall]

It arrived this afternoon. Listening to I'm So Afraid... :cool:

[Mac_Man_Dan]

my gf got it for me last week in a sale(already) its really amazing, despite not having "the Chain" on it eve though its called it, anyone know why it was never added on????

[Richard B]

my gf got it for me last week in a sale(already) its really amazing, despite not having "the Chain" on it eve though its called it, anyone know why it was never added on????

It's on my original release. Disc 2, Track 10.

[Mac_Man_Dan]

It's on my original release. Disc 2, Track 10.

what the!!!!!!!! - how the hell did i miss that on both releases... i feel ever so slightly silly now :shrug:

[MacShadowsBall]

Yeah "The Chain" is on mine Disc #2.

This set might not be "remastered" but these songs sound darn good to me!

[Rod]

I didn't know about this reissue 'till I saw this thread. I have wanted this set on CD for ages but was put off by the price. Now it's only £9.97 for the 4 CD version. Fantastic!

[MacShadowsBall]

I didn't know about this reissue 'till I saw this thread. I have wanted this set on CD for ages but was put off by the price. Now it's only £9.97 for the 4 CD version. Fantastic!

I recommend this for every Fleetwood Mac fan. $20 for U.S. Ledgies ain't bad at all. Plus you get songs that aren't available elseware, i.e the extended cut of Gypsy, and Christine's Love Shines and Heart of Stone. Also Mirage outtake from Lindsey Goodbye Angel.

Plus several must-haves from the Peter/Jeremy/Danny era (Oh Well, Need You Love So Bad, Station Man) and Christine/Welch albums (Sentimental Lady, Why, Hypnotized).

...and 4 good songs from Behind the Mask. :cool:

Curious thing though is that Hold Me and Seven Wonders where left off this set? :shrug:

[Neal]

Curious thing though is that Hold Me and Seven Wonders where left off this set? :shrug:

I always thought that was weird too. If anything, they should have included the alternate/extended version of "Seven Wonders".

[MacShadowsBall]

^^^Good idea about Seven Wonders alternate/extended version. Stevie does need to have Tango represented. As a matter of fact, Gypsy is her only '80s Mac song on this set, but all of her Tusk songs are there!!

Hold Me in place of Only Over You? :shrug:

[Neal]

Hold Me in place of Only Over You? :shrug:

I happen to think Christine doesn't have a bad song on Mirage (including "OOY"), but yeah, "Hold Me" being excluded never made a lot of sense either...

[StevieNiqs]

Yeah its only a UK release, im hoping its at least remastered. it can be got on Play.comm site for under 14 euro delivery free worldwide i think, certainly is free in Europe :blob2:

[michelej1]

The Shields Gazette, July 18, 2012

http://www.shieldsgazette.com/lifestyle/entertainment/music/album-review-fleetwood-mac-25-years-the-chain-1-4749035

FLEETWOOD Mac are one of those bands who go through periods of it being acceptable to like – and we appear to be in one of them again.

I can think of no other reason for Reprise to re-release this 4CD boxset, with no new content (other than the fact it’s its 20th anniversary).

There’s 72 tracks covering the history of the band from its formation in 1967 up to 1992, and it features what were originally previously unreleased studio tracks, new remixes, live recordings, and a different version of the international hit single Tusk.

But it’s the massive hits (Dreams, Everywhere, Go Your Own Way, Rhiannon, Little Lies, Don’t Stop, etc) which people will buy this for – that, and the need to brush up on the songs before a promised reunion tour. 7/10. GW