Coldplay: re-release their discography on vinyl made from recycled plastic bottles
In a fresh eco-conscious move, Coldplay has revealed plans to reissue nine albums from their catalogue on vinyl made from recycled plastic bottles. This pioneering record format, dubbed EcoRecords, cuts carbon emissions by 85% compared to conventional vinyl production.
This forthcoming release aligns with the band’s enduring commitment to environmental sustainability and combating climate change. As stated by Parlophone, Coldplay’s record label, each 140g record is crafted from approximately nine plastic bottles, which are processed and converted into pellets before being transformed into an analogue record.
“Coldplay’s shift to the EcoRecord LP is a powerful testament to the remarkable outcomes possible when innovation intersects with determination,” said Jen Ivory, Managing Director of Parlophone.
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This is not merely a new product but a revolutionary production process that significantly curtails the environmental footprint,” says the report.
The injection-moulding technology employed to manufacture EcoRecords solely uses polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and recycled PET (rPET). This results in records that are lighter and more durable, with reduced environmental costs for transportation and disposal.
Coldplay is not the sole band to adopt this environmentally friendly approach. Artists such as Massive Attack and Billie Eilish have also embraced practices that minimize environmental impact.
By 2024, Coldplay had already debuted their album Moon Music exclusively on EcoRecord LP, marking it as the world’s first release in this innovative format.
In addition, they announced that during the two-year Music of the Spheres tour, they managed to reduce their carbon emissions by 59%, exceeding their initial goal of a 50% reduction compared to their previous tour.
Currently, Coldplay’s reissued EcoRecord LPs are available for pre-order, with the official release scheduled for 15th August 2025.
Information sourced from Euronews
