For the first time in over five decades, Buckingham Nicks—the only studio album by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks as a duo—will be officially reissued on September 19, 2025. Originally released in 1973, the album has been long out of print and highly sought after by fans. The new edition has been sourced from the original analog tapes for its long-awaited CD release.
A Cult Classic Reborn
When Buckingham Nicks first arrived on September 5, 1973, it made little commercial impact. But what it lacked in sales, it more than made up for in influence. Recorded at Sound City Studios in Los Angeles and produced by Keith Olsen, the album showcased the duo’s hallmark: tightly woven harmonies and contrasting songwriting voices.
Across ten tracks, Buckingham and Nicks revealed their range—from the folk-rock shimmer of “Crystal” to the swaggering energy of “Don’t Let Me Down Again.” Though overlooked at the time, the record became a cornerstone for fans who traced the origins of Fleetwood Mac’s later success.
The Song That Changed Everything
The legend of Buckingham Nicks only grew after Mick Fleetwood visited Sound City in late 1974. While scouting the studio, producer Keith Olsen played him “Frozen Love.” The song’s ambition and raw chemistry immediately caught Fleetwood’s ear.
Not long after, when Fleetwood Mac guitarist Bob Welch departed, Fleetwood approached Lindsey Buckingham to join the band. Buckingham, however, wouldn’t accept unless Stevie Nicks was included as well. Fleetwood agreed—and on New Year’s Eve 1974, the pair officially became members of Fleetwood Mac, ushering in one of the most celebrated eras in rock history.
A Prequel to Greatness
Though their work with Fleetwood Mac would eclipse it commercially, Buckingham Nicks remains a vivid snapshot of two artists on the cusp of stardom. It is a record of partnership in full bloom, brimming with creative sparks that would later ignite classics like Rumours and Tusk.
The album’s tracklist:
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Crystal
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Don’t Let Me Down Again
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Frozen Love
After decades of scarcity, fans will finally be able to experience the original Buckingham Nicks in all its restored analog glory.
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