Coldplay are set to reissue nine of their albums on records made from recycled plastic bottles.
The Viva la Vida band are continuing their environmental crusade by reissuing their material on EcoRecord LPs – which are claimed to reduce carbon emissions during the manufacturing process by 85 per cent when compared to traditional vinyl production.
Jen Ivory, managing director of Coldplay’s record label Parlophone, said: “We are incredibly proud to partner with artists such as Coldplay who share our commitment to a more sustainable future for music.
“The shift to EcoRecord LP for their releases is a testament to what’s possible when innovation meets intention.
“It’s not just about a new product, it’s about pioneering manufacturing that significantly reduces environmental impact, providing fans with the same high-quality audio experience while setting a new standard for physical music production.”
The band are re-issuing their debut album 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) in an eco-friendly manner.
The LPs are made up of around nine recycled bottles, which are cleaned and process into small pellets before being moulded into records.
Coldplay’s most recent album – 2024’s Moon Music – has already been released on an EcoRecord LP.
The Clocks band are attempting to tour in an environmentally friendly way but frontman Chris Martin previously admitted there is still “quite a long way to go” to find a fully eco-friendly way to perform around the world.
The 48-year-old singer told BBC Radio 2 in 2021: “We’ve been working with some amazing brands to see how we can cut down as much of the environmental impact as possible.
“We still have quite a long way to go. But we’ve already come quite a long way.”
Coldplay teamed up with direct air capture pioneers Climeworks to ensure that their Music of the Spheres World Tour had a net-zero carbon footprint.
They said in a statement: “Playing live and finding connection with people is ultimately why we exist as a band. We’ve been planning this tour for years, and we’re super excited to play songs from across our whole time together.
“At the same time, we’re very conscious that the planet is facing a climate crisis.
“So we’ve spent the last two years consulting with environmental experts to make this tour as sustainable as possible, and, just as importantly, to harness the tour’s potential to push things forward.
“We won’t get everything right, but we’re committed to doing everything we can and sharing what we learn. It’s a work in progress and we’re really grateful for the help we’ve had so far.”