5 Facts About Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Texas Flood Recording

Recorded in three days The album was cut in just three days at Jackson Browne’s personal studio in Los Angeles.

Released in June 1983 Epic Records put out Texas Flood on June 13, 1983.

A fast, live-feel session The quick recording captured Vaughan’s raw energy, giving the album an immediate, unpolished sound.

Browne’s studio was key Using Browne’s facility allowed Vaughan to work without label pressure or tight scheduling.

A breakthrough debut Texas Flood launched Vaughan’s career, becoming a landmark blues-rock album.