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Wild World by Jonathan King

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Release Date: 1987

Label: UK Records

In 1987, Jonathan King accused the Pet Shop Boys of plagiarizing the melody from Cat Stevens’ “Wild World” in their song It's A Sin. To prove his point, he released this cover, with music imitating “It’s a Sin” but with modified lyrics from “Wild World”. Pet Shop Boys successfully sued Jonathan King for defamation and donated the results to charity.

Side AA is a cover of a Tom Petty song.

A: Freshwater Music
AA: Warner Bros

Side A referred to as 'Silly Side' on the label and sleeve, and 'A' on etched runout.
Side AA referred to as 'Sensible Side' on the label and sleeve, and 'AA' on etched runout.

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