Coldplay share behind the scenes footage making the vinyl version of 'Moon Music'
It will set new sustainability standards
Last updated 24th Jun 2024
Following the exciting news that Coldplay have released a new song called 'Feels Like I'm Falling In Love', stylised 'feelslikeimfallinginlove', the band confirmed the name and release date of their next studio album.
The new record, which is called 'Moon Music', will be released on 4th October, and will set some new sustainability standards when it drops, as shown in a recent behind-the-scenes video with a difference.
The video shows how the vinyl copies of the album are being made using recycled plastic, gathered from a river in Guatemala.
The band announced their new album on Instagram with a video which shows them passing the clear vinyl version of it from one band member to the other. Lead singer Chris Martin then holds up the record as the words on screen say: 'THE LP IS MADE FROM 100% RECYCLED PLASTiC BOTTLES'. (sic)
What is the vinyl made from?
Coldplay have revealed that the vinyl for their new album will be made from recycled plastic bottles. In press release it was revealed that each copy will be made from nine recycled PET-plastic bottles recovered from post-consumer waste.
It went on to explain: 'This will prevent the manufacture of more than 25 metric tonnes of virgin plastic, and provide an 85% reduction in manufacturing process CO2 emissions/kg compared to traditional 140g vinyl.'
As shown in the video above, the vinyl is created from plastic bottles collected in Guatemala.
What formats is the album available in?
When the new album arrives it will be available on several formats, however there will only be a limited run of the first release, in an effort to reduce waste.
Physical formats
The album is now available to pre-order on four physical formats:
- Standard EcoCD
- Standard EcoRecord LP
- Notebook Edition EcoCD
- Notebook Edition EcoRecord LP + EcoCD
Other formats
The album will also be available to download or stream on the usual digital platforms.
When will 'Moon Music' be released?
'Moon Music' will be released on 4th October.
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