Fleetwood Mac 195 album cover

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by Villavic

I don’t remember if this has been asked before, but does anybody know the story behind the 1975 album cover? Specially why is john shown with a dwarf appearance (or is he on his knees)?

And the story of the crystal ball first appearance?

It was the second album designed with Herbert Worthington images. I remember reading somewhere that part of the concept was to feature the continuity of the rhythm section, despite the recent lineup change. That ties in with the self-titled record, too. But why the crystal ball, why the strange, makeshift door, and why John on his knees—no idea. We’ve seen alternate photos for the Rumours cover, but I have never seen alternate front cover pics for Heroes or the white album.

[aleuzzi]

Speaking of Herbert Worthington photos, I always thought this would have made a great choice front cover for Heroes.

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[Penguin Emeritus]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

It was the second album designed with Herbert Worthington images. I remember reading somewhere that part of the concept was to feature the continuity of the rhythm section, despite the recent lineup change. That ties in with the self-titled record, too. But why the crystal ball, why the strange, makeshift door, and why John on his knees—no idea. We’ve seen alternate photos for the Rumours cover, but I have never seen alternate front cover pics for Heroes or the white album.

i know there are some alternates for the white album out there...i remember one had john with his hands reaching up like begging mick for the ball, and mick has a smug expression like he won't give it to him...anyone else know what i'm talking about ??

--Lis

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by Penguin Emeritus

i know there are some alternates for the white album out there...i remember one had john with his hands reaching up like begging mick for the ball, and mick has a smug expression like he won't give it to him...anyone else know what i'm talking about ??

--Lis

I do kind of remember the outtakes.

[Villavic]

I think I remember this


And here are more
https://goldduststevie.tumblr.com/po...-outtakes-1975

[SteveMacD]

I think there’s an outtake for the HAHTF cover in Mick’s 1992 coffee table book.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

I think there’s an outtake for the HAHTF cover in Mick’s 1992 coffee table book.

I'm afraid, but still want to see it.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

I'm afraid, but still want to see it.

same!

Maybe he’s dropped his panties.

Anyway, the 1975 cover outtakes are fun.