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'Buckingham Nicks,' the duo's pre-Fleetwood Mac album, makes a comeback 50 years on

'Buckingham Nicks,' the duo's pre-Fleetwood Mac album, makes a comeback 50 years on

Summary

The album "Buckingham Nicks" by Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, their only record as a duo before they joined Fleetwood Mac, will be reissued nearly 50 years after its original release. The album, which was not commercially successful initially, will be available again on September 19 through Rhino Records on vinyl, CD, and digital platforms.

Key Facts

  • "Buckingham Nicks" is the only album Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham recorded together before joining Fleetwood Mac.
  • Originally released in 1973, the album did not sell well and was dropped by Polydor Records soon after.
  • Despite its initial lack of success, copies have become rare and sought after by fans and collectors.
  • The reissued album will be available starting September 19, 2025, via Rhino Records.
  • The reissue will include remastered versions on vinyl, CD, and digital platforms.
  • The duo's relationship was marked by ups and downs, and they broke up during their time with Fleetwood Mac.
  • Buckingham and Nicks' work with Fleetwood Mac helped change the band from an English blues-rock group to a major hit-making band.
  • Rights issues and changing views may have delayed the album's reissue until now.

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