Discography:Skin Up Pin Up (Single)
"Skin Up Pin Up" and "Flourella" are two songs by the English alternative rock band Mansun. The songs were written and produced by band-leader Paul Draper. "Skin Up Pin Up" was recorded in London during the group's first recording session and "Flourella" during the group's second recording session in Ewloe, North Wales. The single was released as a double a-side by Regal Recordings (sublabel of Parlophone records) on white 7" vinyl and CD and charted at #91 on the UK Singles Chart.[1]
Both songs were later reworked and re-released in 1997. "Flourella" was re-recorded and remixed for inclusion on the group's debut album, though was dropped and instead appeared on the "She Makes My Nose Bleed" single. "Skin Up Pin Up" was remixed by the British electronic music group 808 State and released on the hugely successful superhero action film soundtrack Spawn: The Album in July 1997.
Recording
Tracklisting
White 7" vinyl and CD
1. "Skin Up Pin Up" (3:42)
2. "Flourella" (4:23)
Trivia
"The second song we ever recorded, as I remember, and a double A side as our second single. Very raucous and a nice rally cry, to whom I have no bloody idea!" Paul Draper, Attack of the Grey Lantern 3CD Collectors Edition
Media Gallery
Advert from the NME for the Skin Up Pin Up single
Skin Up Pin Up Gallery
Skin Up Pin Up vinyl side A in sleeve
Skin Up Pin Up vinyl side B in sleeve
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