Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble

Texas Flood

First released1983

Texas Flood, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble's debut album, was recorded in just three days in June 1983 at the Capitol Studios in Hollywood, California. Producer John Hammond Jr. oversaw the sessions, with engineer Richard Mullin capturing the raw, live energy that defined the record's sound. The album featured a mix of original compositions and blues standards, with Vaughan's guitar work recorded through a combination of vintage Fender amplifiers and minimal effects processing, emphasizing his natural tone and technique. The quick recording timeline and limited overdubbing reflected both budget constraints and the band's desire to preserve the spontaneous intensity of their live performances. The album's release in March 1984 helped revitalize interest in blues music and launched Vaughan's career during a period of declining commercial popularity for the genre.