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When Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks’ elusive 1973 debut finally hit streaming, fans around the world rushed to rediscover it — and the iTunes Albums Charts tell the story.
In Norway, the record stormed straight to #1, while New Zealand crowned it at #2. The U.S., Netherlands, and Belgium all agreed on a #3 peak, underscoring the duo’s enduring pull across continents. The U.K. and Australia weren’t far behind at #4, and Canada locked it inside the Top 5 at #5.
In total, the album landed in the Top 10 in 11 countries, including the Philippines (#10), South Africa (#6), Austria (#10), and Ireland (#8). Across Europe, it held steady mid-chart in Germany (#11), Luxembourg (#12), Finland (#14), Denmark (#18), and Sweden (#19).
Even farther afield, the record resonated in Israel (#23), Switzerland (#28), Turkey (#45), Hong Kong (#68), and Mexico (#183), proving that the Buckingham Nicks legacy isn’t bound by borders.
The median global chart peak was #12, meaning half the territories placed it at or above that level, while the average peak was ~#29, dragged down by a few lower results. The spread between Norway’s #1 and Mexico’s #183 tells the tale of a record that was both a global rediscovery and a localized phenomenon.
For an album unavailable for decades, Buckingham Nicks’ sudden digital debut made a decisive global impact, cementing its place not just as a lost prelude to Fleetwood Mac, but as a chart-topping moment in its own right.
10 Chart Stats That Prove the Buckingham Nicks Reissue Is a Global iTunes Success
1. Top 5 Global Success
The album reached the Top 5 in at least 7 countries: Norway (#1), New Zealand (#2), United States (#3), Netherlands (#3), Belgium (#3), Australia (#4), and United Kingdom (#4)
2. Multiple #3 Peaks
It peaked at #3 in three major markets (US, Netherlands, Belgium) – showing consistent mid-top-tier performance across very different regions
3. Nordic Dominance
Scandinavia proved especially strong: Norway gave the album its highest global peak (#1), while Finland (#14), Denmark (#18), and Sweden (#19) all placed it within the Top 20
Every major English-speaking market charted it inside the Top 10:US (#3)
- UK (#4)
- Australia (#4)
- Canada (#5)
- New Zealand (#2)
5. European Mid-Chart Presence
Beyond the Top 10, it reached Italy (#22), Switzerland (#28), Luxembourg (#12), Ireland (#8), Germany (#11), and Cyprus (#47). These middle-tier placements reflect moderate traction in non-English European markets
6. Wider Global Spread
The album still managed to chart in far-flung regions like Philippines (#10), South Africa (#6), Israel (#23), Turkey (#45), Hong Kong (#68), Mexico (#183), showing wide international interest
7. Lowest Notable Peak
Its weakest showing came in Mexico (#183) – over 180 chart spots lower than Norway’s #1 placement, a striking 182-position spread between best and worst
8. Average Chart Peak
Calculating across all 25 countries listed, the average peak position is ~29.5, which is skewed upward by the deep Mexico (#183) and France (#147) placements
9. Median Chart Position
The median chart peak is #12 (Luxembourg) – meaning half of the listed countries placed the album at #12 or better, underscoring a generally strong worldwide debut
10. Top 10 Concentration
In total, the album cracked the Top 10 in 11 countries – nearly half of the reporting regions – highlighting its strong commercial impact upon digital reissue
| Region | Peak Position | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | #1 | Highest Global Peak |
| New Zealand | #2 | Strong Oceania Launch |
| USA / Netherlands / Belgium | #3 | Consistent Tri-Nation Peak |
| UK / Australia | #4 | Top 5 in Both |
| Canada | #5 | Solid North America Support |
| South Africa | #6 | Surprise Global Market |
| Ireland / Austria / Philippines | #8–10 | Expanded Top 10 Reach |
| Germany / Luxembourg / Nordics | #11–19 | Strong European Showing |
| Italy / Israel / Switzerland | #22–28 | Steady Mid-Chart |
| Turkey / Cyprus / Hong Kong | #45–68 | Broader Spread |
| France / Mexico | #147 / #183 | Lowest Chart Placements |
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