From Innervision to Epic

April 1984

 

The dispute never went to trial. In the end Wham!’s contract was nullified as part of a legal compromise with CBS Records. In April 1984 they signed a contract with the major CBS subsidiary Epic for an improved deal.

 

Club Fantastic Megamix

December 1983

By the end of 1983 Wham! was rivaling Duran Duran and Culture Club as Britain’s biggest pop act. Andrew discovered there was royalty discrepancies in the group’s contract so they sued Innervision. In retaliation the label released Club Fantastic Megamix without Wham!’s approval and the duo urged their fanbase not to buy the single.

Club Fantastic Tour

October 4, 1983

Club Fantastic Tour (also advertised as Club Fantastic ‘83 Tour) the debut concert tour by Wham! started. It was sponsored by Fila sportswear and spanned two months from October to late November, comprising 30 sold out shows across England, Scotland and Wales.