Release date
March 25, 1996
Label
Parlophone
Recorded
1996
Length
16:42
“Egg Shaped Fred” (One EP) is an EP by the English alternative rock band Mansun. Lead track “Egg Shaped Fred” 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.
About One EP – Egg Shaped Fred
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.