Debut album featuring the breakthrough hit 'I Don’t Want a Lover' that sold two million copies globally, rooted in alternative and pop rock.
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Texas
About
Texas, Scottish pop rock with Sharleen Spiteri’s distinctive voice since 1986.
8 essential vinyl albums including 1989’s Southside and 2024’s Muscle Shoals Sessions; key originals command attention.
Texas emerged in the mid-1980s in the UK, blending pop, rock, and soul influences into a distinctive sound characterized by strong female vocals. Their debut album, Southside (1989), features the breakthrough hit 'I Don't Want a Lover,' which helped the band gain international recognition. They maintained momentum through the 1990s with albums like Mother's Heaven, Ricks Road, and the UK chart-topping White On Blonde and The Hush. The band has continued evolving, releasing albums into the 2020s and recording at iconic locations such as Muscle Shoals.
Their vinyl releases, from original pressings to limited editions, provide a window into their storied career, featuring genres across Brit Pop, Pop Rock and variations thereof.
Discography
Texas — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
[pias] · 2024
BMG · 2021
BMG · 2017
[PIAS] Recordings · 2013
Mercury · 2007
Mercury · 2005
Mercury · 2003
Mercury · 1999
Mercury · 1997
Vertigo · 1993
Mercury · 1991
Mercury · 1989Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Texas's career.








The essentials
The 3 Texas albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A mature pop rock album featuring a mix of new songs and live Scottish performances, showcasing the band's evolution.
Recent studio album recorded at legendary Muscle Shoals studios, blending classic influences with contemporary pop rock.
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Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Texas
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Sharleen Spiteri’s voice is the emblematic sound of Texas, shaping their identity since 1986.— Band Profile
Southside's 1989 Breakthrough
The 1989 album Southside featured the hit 'I Don't Want a Lover' that sold 2 million units, marking Texas’s international breakthrough.
Recording at Muscle Shoals
In 2024, Texas recorded The Muscle Shoals Sessions at the iconic Muscle Shoals studios, known for its distinct sound and music legacy.
White On Blonde and The Hush in the UK charts
The 1997 album White On Blonde and the 1999 release The Hush both reached number one in the UK, sustaining the band’s commercial prominence.
Debut gig at Dundee University
Texas had their first public performance in March 1988 at the University of Dundee in Scotland, marking their entry into the live music scene.
Records by Texas
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FAQ: Texas on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When was Texas formed and where?
Texas was formed in 1986 in Glasgow, United Kingdom, emerging from the Scottish pop rock scene.
What genre of music does Texas primarily play?
Texas's music blends pop rock, britpop, and alternative rock with strong female vocals.
Which Texas album features the hit 'I Don't Want a Lover'?
The hit 'I Don't Want a Lover' appears on Texas's debut album Southside released in 1989.
What are some notable vinyl editions of Texas albums available in Europe?
Notable vinyl editions include Southside (1989 UK pressing), The Conversation (2013 PIAS pressing), and The Muscle Shoals Sessions (2024 limited edition).
Are there rare or limited vinyl pressings for Texas albums?
Yes, limited editions like The Muscle Shoals Sessions LP released in 2024, and limited vinyl pressings of Hi (2021) are notable.
What is the significance of Muscle Shoals in Texas's discography?
Muscle Shoals studio is a legendary recording location where Texas recorded their 2024 album The Muscle Shoals Sessions.
Where was Texas' first live show performed?
Texas had their first live performance in March 1988 at the University of Dundee in Scotland.
How has Texas's sound evolved over the decades?
Texas began with pop rock roots and evolved through britpop and soul influences, maintaining strong female vocals and contemporary rock elements.
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Sources & method
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Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.


