This Is Not a Love Song
# This Is Not a Love Song

"This Is Not a Love Song" is a single released by English post-punk band Public Image Ltd in 1983. It is the band's biggest commercial hit, peaking at No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart and at No. 3 on the Irish Singles Chart.

The 12" remixed version of the song is featured on Commercial Zone as "Love Song". A re-recorded version of the song is featured on PiL's fourth studio album This Is What You Want... This Is What You Get and includes a horn section.

## Track listing

### 7" vinyl – A|B Virgin 105 938

* "This Is Not a Love Song" – 3:30
* "Public Image" – 2:58

### 12" maxi – Virgin 600 997

* "This Is Not a Love Song" – 4:27
* "Blue Water" – 3:46
* "This Is Not a Love Song (Remixed version)" – 4:27
* "Public Image" – 2:58

## Chart performance

| Chart (1983–1984) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Australia (Kent Music Report) | 17 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) | 20 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 3 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 17 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 12 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) | 45 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 5 |
| West Germany (Official German Charts) | 10 |
