Released on July 11, 1975, Fleetwood Mac was the band's tenth studio album and the second named after the group, sharing its title with their 1968 debut. Often referred to by fans as 'The White Album,' it also introduced Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks into the group's core lineup, joining Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, and Christine McVie. The chemistry between the five was immediate—and transformative. The album's sound marked a break from the band's blues-based roots, pivoting toward a melodic, harmony-rich approach that would come to define a generation of FM radio.

Christine McVie's "Over My Head" was the first single from the album and the band's first U.S. Top 20 hit. It was followed by "Rhiannon," "Say You Love Me," and "Landslide," tracks that remain among the most beloved in the band's catalog. While initial momentum was modest, the album gained traction through constant touring and word of mouth. Fifteen months after its release, Fleetwood Mac reached #1 on the Billboard 200 and went on to sell over 7 million copies in the U.S. alone.