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Legendary rock n roll band from Chester, England. https://pauldraperofficial.com/ https://mansun.co.uk/ https://www.threads.net/@mansunofficial https://www.tiktok.com/@mansun_official?_t=ZN-8ula4UeIrfa&_r=1

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A huge thanks to everyone who bought the album this week, it’s been a massive success for us to still sell records in this era of streaming. Huge thanks to Kscope Records PD.
Independent Album Chart No.2
Vinyl Chart No.6
Physical Chart No.7
MANSUN RETOLD - OUT NOW!
pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold

27.02.2026 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A huge thanks to everyone who bought the album this week, it’s been a massive success for us to still sell records in this era of streaming. Huge thanks to Kscope Records PD.
Independent Album Chart No.2
Vinyl Chart No.6
Physical Chart No.7
MANSUN RETOLD - OUT NOW!
pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold

27.02.2026 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Closing shortly!
LAST CHANCE to win Paul’s Alvarez AB60CE Acoustic Bass Guitar he used on the 'Mansun Retold' album!
To enter: Order the album in any format from Paul's Official Store.
(Previous Official Store orders are already entered!) Good luck!
pauldraper.tmstor.es

26.02.2026 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW KSCOPE PODCAST WITH PAUL DRAPER
Remfry Dedman talks to Paul Draper about his new album, 'Mansun Retold', where Paul discusses rebuilding some of his favourite Mansun tracks using a full acoustic band.
Listening link: kscope.lnk.to/Podcast
YouTube: youtu.be/VguB-oqu20g?...

25.02.2026 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Comes As No Surprise, Retold
YouTube video by Paul Draper Comes As No Surprise, Retold

'Comes As No Surprise' is the third single from my new album 'Mansun Retold'. The video was shot on West Wittering beach in Sussex and you can check it out on YouTube here…
youtu.be/jxNh4Sdn308?...

23.02.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEWCASTLE TONIGHT
On my way to Beyond Vinyl, Newcastle for a little signing and acoustic sesh. Doors open 6pm, get yourself down there, acoustic set 7.30pm, see you on the toon!

21.02.2026 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Comes As No Surprise, Retold
YouTube video by Paul Draper Comes As No Surprise, Retold

MANSUN RETOLD OUT NOW!
Here is the new video for the new single from Mansun Retold, 'Comes As No Surprise'.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxNh...
'Mansun Retold' is available in all good record stores NOW, or order here: pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold

20.02.2026 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Look out for the new single and video coming on Friday!

17.02.2026 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There are now only a small number of signed albums left at the store.

But today I've been signing these beautiful A5 art cards, so if you buy an unsigned album from the official store you get also a signed art card! PD

pauldraper.tmstor.es

15.02.2026 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Paul will be playing songs from 'Mansun Retold' and doing a signing session at each of these record stores during the week of release of 'Mansun Retold'. Hope to see you there!
#pauldraper #mansunretold #recordstore #liveinstoreperformance #signingsessions

13.02.2026 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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COMPETITION TIME!! - WIN PAUL’S ACOUSTIC BASS USED ON THE β€˜MANSUN RETOLD’ ALBUM!!
All you have to do to enter the competition to win Paul’s Alvarez AB60CE Acoustic bass guitar worth Β£500, with a COA is Pre-Order any copy of β€˜MANSUN RETOLD’ from Paul’s Official Store . Good luck! pauldraper.tmstor.es

12.02.2026 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's signing day, thousands to do so I’ve brought my two beautiful sisters, Linda and Julie, to help me out. PD

11.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LAST ORDERS FOR SIGNED COPIES!
A quick reminder that Paul is signing copies of Mansun Retold tomorrow. So if you want a signed copy, get your order in now! pauldraper.tmstor.es

10.02.2026 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary - UK Towns Which Gave Us Great 90s Bands - BBC Sounds A celebration of the towns that have us great 90s bands like Wigan, Colchester & Southport

Listen to Paul on Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary as he shares some tracks from his favourite 90's band. Head to 34:42 for a brilliant listen! What do you think of his choices?
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

09.02.2026 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Disgusting - Retold

Check out β€˜Disgusting Retold’ on Spotify or your chosen streaming platform.

open.spotify.com/track/6lU8zP...

07.02.2026 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mansun's Five EP turns 29 today!

Led by the breakthrough success of "She Makes My Nose Bleed", it marked the band's first Top 10 entry, peaking at #9.

Don't miss Paul performing all of Mansun's Top 40 hits live in March. Grab your tickets here! DMx
tix.to/PaulDraperMa...

03.02.2026 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eleven EP was released 27 years ago featuring the Arthur Baker edition of 'Six' and entered the UK Charts at #16.
Want MORE? See Paul perform every Mansun Top 40 hit live on tour this March!
Secure your tickets below! DMx
tix.to/PaulDraperMa...

01.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mansun's Fourteen EP is 25!

'Fool' was the third and final single released from the album, 'Little Kix', earning Mansun another Top 40 hit.

Catch Paul and his band performing 'Fool' and all of Mansun’s Top 40 hits in March 2026. Buy your tickets here. DMx
tix.to/PaulDraperMa...

29.01.2026 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'DISGUSTING' is the second single taken from Paul's new album 'Mansun Retold', in which he revisits and reimagines some of the most iconic songs from Mansun's back catalogue, rebuilding them from the ground up.
Set for release on 20th February, pre-order via the link in bio.

22.01.2026 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Paul Draper - Mansun Retold - Official Store With Mansun Retold, Paul Draper revisits some of Mansun’s most powerful songs, rebuilding them with a full acoustic band featuring acoustic bass, acoustic lead and rhythm guitars, drums and string qua...

pauldraper.tmstor.es

11.01.2026 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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COMPETITION TIME!! - WIN PAUL’S ACOUSTIC BASS HE USED ON THE β€˜MANSUN RETOLD’ ALBUM!!
All you have to do to enter the competition to win Paul’s Alvarez AB60CE Acoustic bass guitar worth Β£500, with a COA is Pre-Order any copy of β€˜MANSUN RETOLD’ from Paul’s Official Store . Good luck!

11.01.2026 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pre-order the 3-disc book set here.
pauldraper.tmstor.es/product/mans...

04.01.2026 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Paul's 'Mansun Retold' album is available to pre-order now.
pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold

23.12.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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I've Seen The Top Of The Mountain - Retold

Check out Paul's new single β€˜I’ve Seen The Top Of The Mountain’ on Spotify, don’t forget to add it to your playlist.

open.spotify.com/track/3uICOB...

21.12.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you submit your vocal for the Dark Mavis choir? Here are the people who made the Final Cut, your names are included on the credits on the 3 disc set of the album. PD
pauldraper.tmstor.es

11.12.2025 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spent yesterday at Abbey Road Studios doing half speed master of Attack Of The Grey Lantern for release next year, which sounds superb. Here’s some snaps of me at the front door, in Studio 2 where The Beatles recorded their stuff, in the back garden and leaving the building. PD.

24.11.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Set for release on 20th February, Mansun Retold sees Paul Draper revisit and reimagine some of the most iconic songs from Mansun’s catalogue, rebuilding them from the ground up. Today, he has shared the album’s first single β€˜I’ve Seen The Top Of The Mountain Retold’.
pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold

20.11.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mansun Retold is now available to pre-order!
Click link in Bio!

Mansun Retold is now available to pre-order! pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold

Available on these formats:

Digipack CD

Signed Test Pressing

Mansun Retold Black T-Shirt

See previous post for other formats!

20.11.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mansun Retold is now available to pre-order!
Click link in Bio!

3-Disc Hardback Book Edition (Dolby Atmos, 5.1 & hi-res stereo)

Splatter Vinyl LP

200gm Black Vinyl LP

Alternative Cover Digipack CD

More on next post!

20.11.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mansun Retold - Out 20th February 2026. Click link in bio to pre-order!

I’ve Seen The Top Of The Mountain

Disgusting

I Can Only Disappoint U

Until The Next Life

Naked Twister

The Chad Who Loved Me

Wide Open Space

Dark Mavis

Comes As No Surprise

Mansun’s Only Love Song

When The Wind Blows

20.11.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0