Coldplay is set to reissue nine of their albums using special-edition clear vinyl made from recycled plastic bottles. NaijNaira can report.
RTÉ confirmed that Coldplay’s label, Parlophone, announced these “EcoRecords” will reduce carbon emissions by 85% compared to traditional vinyl production. Each record will be made using around nine recycled plastic bottles, which are carefully cleaned and processed into fully playable albums.
The reissued albums will be released on 15 August and will cover Coldplay’s full discography from Parachutes (2000) to Music of the Spheres (2021). The band’s most recent album, Moon Music (2023), was the first to be released in this eco-friendly format.
Jen Ivory, Managing Director of Parlophone, said, “We are incredibly proud to partner with artists such as Coldplay who share our commitment to a more sustainable future for music.”
Ivory added that the focus is on “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 nine albums set for reissue include 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).
Coldplay has remained focused on sustainability, reporting a 59% reduction in emissions during their Music of the Spheres tour compared to their 2016 – 2017 stadium tour.
In 2019, Chris Martin mentioned that the band would only continue touring if it could be done in a way that respects the environment.
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