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Buckingham Nicks

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Buckingham Nicks is the only album by the duo of American rock guitarist Lindsey Buckingham and singer Stevie Nicks, both of whom later joined Fleetwood Mac. Produced by Keith Olsen, the album was released in September 1973 by Polydor Records. The album was a commercial failure on its original release, and despite the duo's subsequent success, it remained without a commercial remaster or digital re-release for over five decades. The album was remastered and re-released on CD, vinyl, and streaming services on September 19, 2025. Rhino Records handled distribution. Upon its re-release, Buckingham Nicks charted in several countries, reaching the top 20 in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Billboard reported that the album sold 30,000 copies in the United States during its first week on the Billboard 200 chart in September 2025.

Infobox

Released
September 5, 1973 (1973-09-05)
Recorded
1973
Studio
Sound City, Los Angeles, California
Genre
Folk rock
Length
35:58
Label
Polydor/Anthem (US)Quality (Canada)Rhino (2025 re-release)
Producer
Keith Olsen

Tables

Professional ratings
Source
Source
Review scores
Source
Review scores
Rating
AllMusic
AllMusic
Review scores
AllMusic
Review scores
Pitchfork
Pitchfork
Review scores
Pitchfork
Review scores
8.4/10
The Rolling Stone Record Guide
The Rolling Stone Record Guide
Review scores
The Rolling Stone Record Guide
Review scores
Review scores
Source
Rating
AllMusic
Pitchfork
8.4/10
The Rolling Stone Record Guide
1983 chart performance for Buckingham Nicks · Charts
US Billboard Midline LPs
US Billboard Midline LPs
Chart (1983)
US Billboard Midline LPs
Peakposition
28
Chart (1983)
Peakposition
US Billboard Midline LPs
28
2025 chart performance for Buckingham Nicks · Charts
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Chart (2025)
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Peakposition
30
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
Chart (2025)
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
Peakposition
15
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Chart (2025)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Peakposition
7
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Chart (2025)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Peakposition
30
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2025)
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Peakposition
91
Croatian International Albums (HDU)
Croatian International Albums (HDU)
Chart (2025)
Croatian International Albums (HDU)
Peakposition
9
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Chart (2025)
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Peakposition
10
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
Chart (2025)
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
Peakposition
15
German Rock & Metal Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
German Rock & Metal Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
Chart (2025)
German Rock & Metal Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
Peakposition
5
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)
Chart (2025)
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)
Peakposition
32
Irish Albums (OCC)
Irish Albums (OCC)
Chart (2025)
Irish Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
42
Scottish Albums (OCC)
Scottish Albums (OCC)
Chart (2025)
Scottish Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
4
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Chart (2025)
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Peakposition
89
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
Chart (2025)
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
Peakposition
37
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Chart (2025)
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Peakposition
25
UK Albums (OCC)
UK Albums (OCC)
Chart (2025)
UK Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
6
UK Americana Albums (OCC)
UK Americana Albums (OCC)
Chart (2025)
UK Americana Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
1
US Billboard 200
US Billboard 200
Chart (2025)
US Billboard 200
Peakposition
11
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2025)
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)
Peakposition
2
Chart (2025)
Peakposition
Australian Albums (ARIA)
30
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
15
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
7
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
30
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
91
Croatian International Albums (HDU)
9
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
10
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
15
German Rock & Metal Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
5
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)
32
Irish Albums (OCC)
42
Scottish Albums (OCC)
4
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
89
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
37
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
25
UK Albums (OCC)
6
UK Americana Albums (OCC)
1
US Billboard 200
11
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)
2

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