Coldplay will re-release nine albums on vinyl that is made from recycled plastic bottles
The band Viva la Vida is reissuing their music on EcoRecord LPs, which are said to cut manufacturing carbon emissions by 85% compared to standard vinyl production, as part of their ongoing environmental campaign.
Coldplay’s record label Parlophone’s managing director, Jen Ivory, stated: “We are immensely proud to collaborate with musicians like Coldplay who share our dedication to a more sustainable future for music.”
When creativity and purpose come together, the transition to EcoRecord LP for their releases is proof of what can be achieved.
“It is not just about a new product; it is about establishing a new standard for physical music production and pioneering manufacturing that drastically reduces environmental impact while still offering fans the same high-quality audio experience.”
Parachutes (2000), A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), X+Y (2005), Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), Mylo Xyloto (2011), Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019), and Music of the Spheres (2021) are among the albums the band is re-releasing through environmentally friendly means.
About nine recycled bottles make up an LP; these are cleaned, processed into tiny pellets, and then molded into records.
An EcoRecord LP featuring Coldplay’s most recent album, 2024’s Moon Music, has already been issued.
Frontman Chris Martin has acknowledged that there is still “quite a long way to go” before the Clocks band can discover a completely environmentally responsible way to tour the world, despite their efforts.
“We have been collaborating with some incredible brands to see how we can reduce the environmental impact as much as possible,” the 48-year-old singer stated on BBC Radio 2 in 2021.
Our journey is far from over. However, we have made significant progress thus far.
Coldplay partnered with Climeworks, the pioneers of direct air capture, to make sure their Music of the Spheres World Tour had a carbon impact that was zero.
