Buckingham Nicks’ Classic Rock Album Reissued Officially After 52 Years
The highly anticipated reissue of the Buckingham Nicks album, a seminal recording that introduced the world to the duo before their iconic Fleetwood Mac days, is finally hitting the shelves after more than five decades. The self-titled album, recorded in 1973 by Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, will be available for the first time in a comprehensive reissue on September 19th through Rhino Records. This marks a significant milestone for fans who have been eagerly waiting for this momentous event.
Long considered a glaring omission in music reissue history, the Buckingham Nicks album has been a sought-after gem that has been absent from retail stores since the early 1980s. Collectors have resorted to secondary markets where original pressings of the album fetch premium prices, with bootleg copies filling the void left by its absence.
The upcoming reissue promises to be a landmark event in the album’s history as it will make its debut in CD format, digital download platforms, and streaming services for the very first time. The meticulous preparations for this release involve the use of original analog master recordings for vinyl editions, while high-resolution digital transfers will cater to streaming and CD versions.
Renowned music journalist David Fricke has contributed new liner notes to the reissue, featuring fresh interviews with the two artists. In these notes, Nicks reflects on their early collaboration, emphasizing the authenticity and natural chemistry they shared as a duo. Buckingham also chimes in, noting the enduring quality of their work as young songwriters.
Rhino Records has planned an extensive rollout of the reissue across various formats, including a premium 180-gram vinyl pressing, limited to 5,000 numbered copies, and exclusive editions that include reproductions of original 7-inch singles from the 1970s. Standard vinyl versions will also be available in multiple color variants through various retailers.
The significance of this reissue lies in the album’s role in catapulting the duo into Fleetwood Mac. Originally released in 1973, the Buckingham Nicks album caught the attention of Mick Fleetwood over a year later, leading to Nicks and Buckingham joining the iconic band in 1974. The reissue celebrates the pivotal role of this album in shaping the future of both artists and their musical careers.
The announcement of the reissue was preceded by a clever social media campaign that had fans speculating about potential new collaborations. Nicks and Buckingham posted enigmatic messages that hinted at the impending reissue, much to the delight of their followers.
After years of anticipation and speculation, the return of the Buckingham Nicks album to mainstream availability on September 19th marks the end of an era when this influential rock album remained elusive to fans and enthusiasts alike.