Formed in 1984 by ex‑Fire Engines members Davey Henderson and Russell Burn, Win constitued an attempt by members of Edinburgh's post‑punk fraternity to storm the charts. Their music was catchy, very much grounded in the electro‑dance‑pop sound of the mid‑80s, and full of wry lyrics.

They released a debut LP in 1987 on London, entitled «Uh Tears Baby». This contained their best‑known song «You've Got The Power», a giant football chant of a song that would later turn up on a TV commercial for a certain brand of Scottish lager. On being dropped by London, they moved to Virgin for a second LP, «Freaky Trigger», released in 1989. This was a sleeker effort, displaying a noticeable Prince influence.

However, the charts remained unperturbed, and Win split in 1989. Henderson then returned to his indie roots by forming The Necterine No 9.