Called “EcoRecords”, they are claimed to reduce carbon emissions during the manufacturing process by 85% compared with traditional vinyl production.
“We are incredibly proud to partner with artistes such as Coldplay who share our commitment to a more sustainable future for music,” Jen Ivory, managing director of the band’s label Parlophone, said.
“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.”
Each 140g LP is made up of approximately nine recycled bottles after they are cleaned, processed into small pellets, and moulded into records.
The albums in question are:
- “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).
The band’s latest album “Moon Music” (2024) has already been released on an EcoRecord LP.
Coldplay have long campaigned for climate action, with frontman Chris Martin saying in 2019 they would not launch a globe-trotting tour for “Everyday Life” out of concern for the environment.
Last year, the group claimed they had exceeded their climate change target while attempting to put on one of the greenest tours in history. It said its CO2 emissions were 59% less for the first two years of their “Music Of The Spheres” tour compared to their stadium tour from 2016-2017, surpassing an initial 50% target.
Alongside other efforts, the group used rechargeable batteries fuelled by renewable sources for their shows.
Last October, Martin claimed his band would stop making albums after their 12th record, with “Moon Music” being their 10th.