Fleetwood Mac - Then Play On "1969" May 2026

A video of the vinyl spinning on a turntable with "Oh Well (Pt. 1)" playing.

Before the glitz and the "Rumours," there was the raw, blues-infused magic of the Peter Green era. 🎸 Then Play On (1969) is the bridge where Fleetwood Mac moved from pure blues into something hauntingly psychedelic.

A high-quality photo of the iconic cover art. Fleetwood Mac - Then Play On "1969"

Released in September ’69, this was the first album to feature Danny Kirwan and the last to feature founder Peter Green. It’s moody, experimental, and heavy in all the right places. "Rattlesnake Shake" still hits just as hard decades later. What’s your favorite track from the early Mac years? 👇

Finally spinning a classic today: Fleetwood Mac - Then Play On . 💿 A video of the vinyl spinning on a

A black-and-white archival photo of the original lineup (Green, Fleetwood, McVie, Kirwan, and Spencer).

Here are a few options for a social media post about 1969 masterpiece, Then Play On , ranging from "deep-cut vinyl lover" to "casual listener discovery." Option 1: The "Deep Roots" (Focus on Peter Green) 🎸 Then Play On (1969) is the bridge

Between "Oh Well" and the hypnotic "Coming Your Way," this album proves why Peter Green was the only guitarist who ever made B.B. King sweat. A true masterpiece of British rock history.