• Coldplay to reissue nine albums using EcoRecords made from recycled plastic bottles, cutting carbon emissions by 85%.
• Each 140g record repurposes approximately nine PET bottles through innovative injection-moulding.
• Follows band’s climate-conscious strategy, which already reduced tour emissions by 59% from their previous stadium tour.

British band Coldplay is reissuing nine of their albums on EcoRecords—LPs manufactured from recycled plastic bottles—dramatically reducing the environmental impact of physical music production.

The clear 140g records are created using 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), with each disc containing the equivalent of nine PET bottles. The innovative injection-moulding process reduces carbon emissions by 85% compared to traditional vinyl.

“The shift to EcoRecord LP for their releases is a testament to what’s possible when innovation meets intention,” said Jen Ivory, managing director of Parlophone. “It’s not just about a new product, it’s about pioneering manufacturing that significantly reduces environmental impact.”

This move reinforces Coldplay’s longstanding commitment to sustainability. The band, led by Chris Martin, has consistently pushed climate-positive efforts across their music and tours.

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“We are incredibly proud to partner with artists such as Coldplay who share our commitment to a more sustainable future for music,” Ivory added.

The reissues follow Coldplay’s 2024 album Moon Music, which was the world’s first to be released in the 140g rPET EcoRecord format. The band’s latest step in sustainable production aligns with industry peers like Massive Attack and Billie Eilish, who are also exploring eco-friendly formats.

This initiative builds on Coldplay’s recent claim that their Music Of The Spheres tour cut CO2 emissions by 59% over its first two years—surpassing their initial 50% reduction target and reinforcing their place at the forefront of climate-conscious performance and production.

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