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Texas' debut album *Southside* (1989) is set for a reissue on September 19, 2025, via PIAS, celebrating its legacy in music history.
The reissue includes a deluxe 2CD package featuring the *Southside Demos* and a limited-edition remastered white vinyl version.
The *Southside Demos*, recorded between 1987-1988, include an alternate 'Chic Mix' version of "I Don’t Want A Lover," produced by Bernard Edwards.
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