5 Facts About Prefab Sprout's Steve McQueen Album Title

The album was retitled “Two Wheels Good” in the United States and other markets outside the UK. The actor Steve McQueen’s estate objected to the use of his name, forcing the change.

The original title remained in the UK, where it was released without legal issues. This created confusion for fans buying imports or traveling abroad.

The band chose the title simply because they thought it sounded cool. They did not anticipate the legal pushback from the estate of a deceased celebrity.

The retitling is rare because it involved a living legend’s name, not a trademark or copyright dispute. Most album title conflicts involve song samples or band names, not a person’s name.

The album cover art remained the same in all markets, featuring a car and a road. Only the text on the cover changed, making the US version a collector’s oddity.