Artist page · 04/07/2026

Texas

GlasgowFormed in 1986Ambiance7 vinyl albums
Formed in Glasgow in 1986, Texas delivers a blend of pop and rock with a Scottish twist. Known for hits like 'I Don't Want a Lover,' their catalog spans decades of British pop evolution with Sharleen Spiteri as lead vocalist.
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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.

The Muscle Shoals Sessions[pias] · 2024
2024
The Muscle Shoals Sessions
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
HiBMG · 2021
2021
Hi
CD, Album, Deluxe Edition
Studio
Jump On BoardBMG · 2017
2017
Jump On Board
CD, Album
Studio
The Conversation[PIAS] Recordings · 2013
2013
The Conversation
CD, Album, All Media
Studio
The BBC SessionsMercury · 2007
2007
The BBC Sessions
CD, Album
Studio
Red BookMercury · 2005
2005
Red Book
CD, Album
Studio
Careful What You Wish ForMercury · 2003
2003
Careful What You Wish For
CD, Album, Enhanced, Special Edition
Studio
The HushMercury · 1999
1999
The Hush
CD, Album
Studio
White On BlondeMercury · 1997
1997
White On Blonde
CD, Album
Studio
Ricks RoadVertigo · 1993
1993
Ricks Road
CD, Album
Studio
Mothers HeavenMercury · 1991
1991
Mothers Heaven
CD, Album
Studio
SouthsideMercury · 1989
1989
Southside
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Texas's career.

01
Say What You Want
Say What You Want
The BBC Sessions · 2007
02
Summer Son
Summer Son
The Conversation · 2013
03
Inner Smile
Inner Smile
The Conversation · 2013
04
I Don't Want a Lover
I Don't Want a Lover
Southside · 1989
05
In Our Lifetime
In Our Lifetime
The BBC Sessions · 2007
06
Halo
Halo
The BBC Sessions · 2007
07
Black Eyed Boy
Black Eyed Boy
The BBC Sessions · 2007
08
In Demand
In Demand
The Conversation · 2013

The essentials

The 3 Texas albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1989
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Southside

Debut album featuring the breakthrough hit 'I Don’t Want a Lover' that sold two million copies globally, rooted in alternative and pop rock.

10 tracksMercury labelOriginal UK pressingStereo sound
#2 · 2013
LP, Album
The Conversation

A mature pop rock album featuring a mix of new songs and live Scottish performances, showcasing the band's evolution.

23 tracksGatefold jacketPIAS RecordingsEuropean pressing
#3 · 2024
LP, Album, Limited Edition
The Muscle Shoals Sessions

Recent studio album recorded at legendary Muscle Shoals studios, blending classic influences with contemporary pop rock.

14 tracksLimited editionEuropean releasePIAS label

Go further

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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.

The Muscle Shoals Sessions
Master release · LP · 2024
Market position i
17,22 €
Min price 17 €Max price 17 €
Average price 17,22 €
Only 28 copies for sale on Discogs
34 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Hi
Master release · LP · 2021
Market position i
10,88 €
Min price 4 €Max price 17 €
Average price 10,88 €
Only 107 copies for sale on Discogs
29 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Jump On Board
Master release · LP · 2017
Market position i
41,43 €
Min price 10 €Max price 73 €
Average price 41,43 €
Only 26 copies for sale on Discogs
38 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Conversation
Master release · LP · 2013
Market position i
15,99 €
Min price 15 €Max price 17 €
Average price 15,99 €
Only 31 copies for sale on Discogs
35 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Southside
Master release · LP · 1989
Market position i
5,98 €
Min price 3 €Max price 12 €
Average price 5,98 €
Only 21 copies for sale on Discogs
142 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
The Muscle Shoals SessionsLP, Album, Limited Edition
[pias] Europe · 2024 PIASLL224LP, 962.579F.010 Original pressing
34 want · 576 have · ratio 0,1
17,22 €
HiLP, Album, Limited Edition
BMG Europe · 2021 538610911, 4050538610918 🔥 Standard edition
29 want · 312 have · ratio 0,1
17,40 €
HiLP, Album, Stereo
BMG Europe · 2021 538666071 Original pressing
29 want · 312 have · ratio 0,1
4,35 €
Jump On BoardLP, Album
BMG Europe · 2017 538264581 🔥 Standard edition
38 want · 640 have · ratio 0,1
10,00 €
Jump On BoardLP, Album, Limited Edition
BMG UK · 2017 538277031 Original pressing
38 want · 640 have · ratio 0,1
72,86 €
The ConversationLP, Album
[PIAS] Recordings Europe · 2013 PIASR350LP 🔥 Standard edition
35 want · 913 have · ratio 0
16,99 €
The ConversationLP, Album
[PIAS] Recordings Europe · 2013 PIASR350LP Original pressing
35 want · 913 have · ratio 0
15,00 €
SouthsideLP, Album
Mercury Australia · 1989 838 171-1 Original pressing
142 want · 4 951 have · ratio 0
3,02 €

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
01Debut Album

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.

1989United Kingdom
02Studio

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.

2024Muscle Shoals
03Album Chart Success

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.

1997-1999United Kingdom
04Live Performance

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.

1988Dundee, Scotland

Records by Texas

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FAQ

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

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026