Buck Meek was recorded and mixed by Phil Weinrobe at both Rivington 66 and Figure 8 Recording in Brooklyn, as well as Lethe Lounge in Manhattan, with engineer Andrew Sarlo.

The album features Adam Brisbin on guitar (Jolie Holland, Sam Evian, Katie Von Schleicher), Mat Davidson on bass (Twain, The Low Anthem, Spirit Family Reunion), and Austin Vaughn on drums (Here We Go Magic, Luke Temple, Sam Evian).

In addition to the core band, the album personnel includes Mikey Buishas (Really Big Pinecone) on pump organ, Dave Harrington on pedal steel, Adrianne Lenker (Big Thief) on vocals, Buck's brother Dylan Meek on Wurlitzer, and Michael Sachs on clarinet.