Actually

1987 studio album by Pet Shop Boys

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Also known as Pet Shop Boys, actually.

Performer: Pet Shop Boys
Released: September 21, 1987
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Label: Manhattan Records
Genre: synth-pop
Tracklist: It's a Sin
Producer: Shep Pettibone

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Actually is the second studio album by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys, released on 7 September 1987 by Parlophone in the United Kingdom and by EMI Manhattan in North America. The album features two number one singles, "It's a Sin" and "Heart", and a duet with Dusty Springfield, "What Have I Done to Deserve This?" Actually is the Pet Shop Boys' top-selling album in the UK, certified triple platinum with over one million sales; worldwide it has sold over four million copies.

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Lyrics by: Neil Tennant
Language: English
Part of: Pet Shop Boys' albums in chronological order follows: Disco · followed by: Introspective
Title: Actually
Place of publication: United Kingdom
Different from: Actually criterion used: title refers to multiple creative works
Number of parts of this work: 10 audio track
Form of creative work: studio album
Distribution format: vinyl record
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