Buckingham Nicks, the only studio album by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks as a duo, will be reissued for the first time on September 19. Originally released in 1973 and unavailable for decades, the album has been sourced from the original analog master tapes for its long-awaited return to vinyl, as well as its first-ever official release on CD and digital.
The definitive edition of Buckingham Nicks – mastered from the original tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl, and housed in a deluxe gatefold. It also features an exclusive insert with new liner notes from David Fricke in conversation with Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.
Also available on different formats, including a Limited Edition Light Blue Vinyl LP and a CD edition. Both offer long-awaited access to this legendary album that is now beautifully restored and finally available to own.
“[We] knew what we had as a duo, two songwriters that sang really well together. And it was a very natural thing, from the beginning.” – Stevie Nicks
“… it stands up in a way you hope it would, by these two kids who were pretty young to be doing that work.” – Lindsey Buckingham
Released on September 5, 1973, Buckingham Nicks quickly faded from commercial view but never disappeared from the cultural conversation. Recorded at Sound City Studios in Los Angeles and produced by Keith Olsen, the album introduced Nicks and Buckingham’s tightly wound harmonies and sharply contrasting songwriting voices across 10 tracks—ranging from the folk-rock shimmer of “Crystal” to the sunbaked strut of “Don’t Let Me Down Again.”
Its legend only grew with time. In late 1974, Mick Fleetwood visited Sound City while scouting studios to record Fleetwood Mac’s next album. To showcase both his production work and the studio’s sound, Olsen blasted “Frozen Love” for Fleetwood in Studio A. The song reflected the full scope of the album’s ambition and chemistry—and immediately caught the drummer’s attention.
Soon after, when Fleetwood Mac guitarist Bob Welch left the band, Fleetwood reached out to offer Buckingham the spot. Instead of agreeing, Buckingham insisted that he and Nicks were a package deal. Fleetwood agreed, and on New Year’s Eve 1974, the two officially joined Fleetwood Mac — launching one of the most celebrated chapters in the band’s history.
Though their work with Fleetwood Mac would eclipse it commercially, Buckingham Nicks endures as a testament to what came just before: a partnership in full creative bloom.
The hauntingly beautiful opening track from Buckingham Nicks is finally available to stream for the first time ever. Originally released in 1973 – and unheard on digital until now – “Crying In The Night” showcases the raw, early chemistry of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham in its purest form.
Listen here, and below.
Tracklisting:
“Crying In The Night” (2025 Remaster)
“Stephanie” (2025 Remaster)
“Without A Leg To Stand On” (2025 Remaster)
“Crystal” (2025 Remaster)
“Long Distance Winner” (2025 Remaster)
“Don’t Let Me Down Again” (2025 Remaster)
“Django” (2025 Remaster)
Races Are Run” (2025 Remaster)
“Lola (My Love)” (2025 Remaster)
“Frozen Love” (2025 Remaster)
