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Single by Mansun
One EP ("Egg Shaped Fred")
EP by Mansun
Released25 March 1996 (UK)
5 June 1996 (Japan)
Recorded1996
GenreAlternative rock, Britpop
Length16:42
LabelParlophone
Toshiba EMI (Japan)
ProducerPaul Draper
Mansun chronology
Skin Up Pin Up / Flourella
(1995) 		One EP ("Egg Shaped Fred")
(1996) 		"Take It Easy Chicken" (Two EP)
(1996)

"Egg Shaped Fred" (lead track of One EP) is a song by the English alternative rock band Mansun. The song was written by band-leader Paul Draper. It was produced by Draper, mixing and engineering by Ronnie Stone with assistance from the group's long-term collaborator Mike Hunter. Released in 1996 the song was the group's major label début for Parlophone and their third release overall. It was released as One EP, using the band's own numbering system. The EP was their first to enter the UK Top 40 peaking at #37."Egg Shaped Fred" was remixed and extended for inclusion on Mansun's debut album Attack of the Grey Lantern in 1997.

The promotional music video for "Egg Shaped Fred" was directed by Lawrence Watson.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Paul Draper

7"/Cassette
No.TitleLength
1."Egg Shaped Fred"3:53
2."Ski Jump Nose"3:42
3."Lemonade Secret Drinker"3:46
4."Thief"3:31
UK CD/Japanese CD
No.TitleLength
1."Egg Shaped Fred"3:53
2."Ski Jump Nose"3:42
3."Lemonade Secret Drinker"3:46
4."Thief"3:31
5."Hidden Bonus Track" (Included on the end of "Thief")1:47

Personnel

Mansun
Production
  • Paul Draper - producer
  • Ronnie Stone - engineering, mixing
  • Mike Hunter - engineering assistant, mixing assistant
  • Mansun - Sleeve
  • Vegas - Sleeve

Chart positions

Chart (1996) Peak
position
UK Singles Chart 37
Scottish Singles Chart 42

References

  1. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 348. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. "UK Chartlog". zobbel.de. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
  3. "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100". officialcharts.com. 1996-03-31. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
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