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Coldplay to Reissue Nine Albums on EcoRecords Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles

Pre-orders opened on Coldplay’s website for the August 15 releases that cut vinyl production emissions by 85 percent

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Overview

  • The reissue series spans Parachutes, A Rush of Blood To The Head, X&Y, Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends, Mylo Xyloto, Ghost Stories, A Head Full Of Dreams, Everyday Life and Music Of The Spheres
  • Each 140-gram EcoRecord is formed from about nine recycled PET bottles that are cleaned, pelletised and moulded to lower manufacturing emissions and shipping weight
  • Coldplay’s 2024 album Moon Music marked the first release in the 140g rPET EcoRecord format, paving the way for the upcoming reissues
  • The band surpassed its sustainability goals by cutting CO2 emissions by 59 percent on the Music Of The Spheres tour through renewable-powered batteries and carbon-capture partnerships
  • Parlophone managing director Jen Ivory said the shift to EcoRecords demonstrates how innovation paired with intention can establish new standards for sustainable music production