The Wild Heart, Stevie Nicks

Near Mint - Looks Unplayed

Stevie Nicks – The Wild Heart

Artist: Stevie Nicks

Title: The Wild Heart

Album Type: Second Studio Album

Original Release Date: June 10, 1983

Label: Modern Records / Atlantic

Genre: Rock / Pop Rock / Synth-Rock

Background & Production Released two years after her multi-platinum debut Bella Donna, The Wild Heart solidified Stevie Nicks as a dominant solo force independent of Fleetwood Mac. The album was born out of a period of deep personal transition, largely inspired by the tragic death of her best friend, Robin Anderson. Produced by Jimmy Iovine, the recording sessions were a high-stakes, star-studded affair held at various legendary studios including The Hit Factory and Record Plant. The album is famous for its massive list of guest credits, reflecting Nicks' status as the "Queen of Rock" during the early MTV era.

Musical Composition & Style While Bella Donna leaned into a rootsy, Californian rock sound, The Wild Heart embraced the sleek, synthesizer-driven textures of the 1980s.

• The Prince Connection: The lead single "Stand Back" was famously inspired by Prince’s "Little Red Corvette." Upon hearing it, Prince himself came to the studio and played the uncredited synthesizer parts that drive the song’s infectious, mechanical groove.

• Collaborations: The album features "I Will Run to You," a duet with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, marking a continuation of her creative partnership with Petty. Her Fleetwood Mac bandmate Mick Fleetwood also appears, providing drums for the atmospheric "Sable on Blond."

• Emotional Depth: The title track "Wild Heart" and the orchestral closer "Beauty and the Beast" (featuring a full string section) showcase Nicks’ signature mystical lyricism and her "white-winged dove" vocal style at its most emotive.

• The "I-Threes" of Rock: The backing vocals of Sharon Celani and Lori Perry-Nicks became an essential part of the Stevie Nicks solo sound on this record, providing the lush, angelic harmonies that countered her raspy growl.

Legacy & Collector Notes The Wild Heart peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum. It remains a fan favorite for its moody, high-production 80s aesthetic. For vinyl collectors, the original 1983 Modern Records pressings are highly valued, particularly those that include the original inner sleeve with hand-tinted artwork by Stevie herself. It is a quintessential inventory item for any Shopify store catering to fans of Fleetwood Mac, 80s Rock icons, and the "Mystical Pop" genre that Nicks pioneered.

• Keywords: Stevie Nicks, The Wild Heart, Stand Back, Prince, Tom Petty, Modern Records, 1983 Vinyl, Fleetwood Mac, Jimmy Iovine, 80s Rock.

• Collection Ideas: 80s Rock Icons, The Fleetwood Mac Solo Universe, Synth-Rock Classics, Essential Female Vocalists.

• Related Artists: Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Sheryl Crow

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve