The List of Coldplay Albums in Order of Release Date

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How many albums does Coldplay have?

Coldplay have released ten studio albums, 6 live albums, 12 compilation albums, 18 extended plays, 43 singles, 13 promotional singles, and 5 charity singles.

The List of  Coldplay Albums in Order of Release Here!

Here is the list of Coldplay Album in Order of Release Date:

1. Parachutes — 10 July 2000
2. A Rush of Blood to the Head — 26 August 2002
3. X&Y — 6 June 2005
4. Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends — 12 June 2008
5. Mylo Xyloto — 24 October 2011
6. Ghost Stories — 19 May 2014
7. A Head Full of Dreams — 4 December 2015
8. Everyday Life — 22 November 2019
9. Music of the Spheres — 15 October 2021
10. Moon Music — 4 October 2024

All Coldplay Albums List in Order

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1. Parachutes (2000)

Track

1. Don’t Panic
2. Shiver
3. Spies
4. Sparks
5. Yellow
6. Trouble
7. Parachutes
8. High Speed
9. We Never Change
10. Everything’s Not Lost

Released on July 10, 2000, Parachutes is the debut studio album by British rock band Coldplay, and was produced by Coldplay and Ken Nelson, whilst “High Speed” was produced by Chris Allison. Containing singles like “Shiver”, “Yellow” and “Trouble”, this was the album that marked the start of Coldplay’s well-deserved rise to international stardom, ably supported by a touring mix of exhaustive performances under the Parachutes Tour. Critically lauded, Parachutes entered the UK at number one, was 9× Platinum certified, and entered at number 51 on the Billboard 200; double platinum certification also in the US. It won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 2002 and is considered one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century: more than 13 million copies sold to date worldwide to 2020.

2. A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002)

Track

1. Politik
2. In My Place
3. God Put a Smile upon Your Face
4. The Scientist
5. Clocks
6. Daylight
7. Green Eyes
8. Warning Sign
9. A Whisper
10. A Rush of Blood to the Head
11. Amsterdam

The second studio album from Coldplay, “A Rush of Blood to the Head” is released on August 26, 2002. The band was still basking in the success of its debut, Parachutes, and went to produce this new album with producer Ken Nelson, highly dominated by electric guitar and piano. This was one of the UK’s best-selling albums to date. In terms of worldwide sales, it has sold over 17 million. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and sold over 3 million copies certified 10× Platinum in the UK. The record produced three hit singles: “In My Place,” “The Scientist,” and “Clocks.” It earned three Grammy Awards, among them Record of the Year for “Clocks.” Considered one of the greatest albums, it is featured on many “greatest albums” lists and is likewise etched in popular culture.

3. X&Y (2005)

Track

1. Square One
2. What If
3. White Shadows
4. Fix You
5. Talk
6. X&Y
7. Speed of Sound
8. A Message
9. Low
10. The Hardest Part
11. Swallowed in the Sea
12. Twisted Logic
13. Til Kingdom Come

The ‘X&Y’ is Coldplay’s third studio album, released June 6, 2005 by Parlophone in the UK and June 7, 2005 by Capitol Records in the US. Challenges produced the album. Manager Phil Harvey had temporarily departed, and producer Danton Supple was brought in to contribute to it. Most of what intended producer Ken Nelson had done was dismissed due to a change in creative philosophy. The album cover art features a color mosaic and block form that is encased in the Baudot code. The record comprises 12 tracks and a secret song, ‘Til Kingdom Come,’ meant to feature Johnny Cash with Chris Martin. ‘X&Y’ topped charts in 32 countries on its international launch and sold over 8.3 million copies worldwide, as it became the best-selling album of 2005, included singles Speed of Sound and Fix You.

4. Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008)

Track

1. Life in Technicolor
2. Cemeteries of London
3. Lost!
4. 42
5. Lovers in Japan/Reign of Love
6. Yes
7. Viva la Vida
8. Violet Hill
9. Strawberry Swing
10. Death and All His Friends

Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, commonly known as Viva la Vida, is the third studio album from Coldplay, issued on 12 June 2008 through Parlophone. The title translates roughly to mean “long live life,” and the entire album makes mention of love, life, death, and war. Recording was done between November 2006 and April 2008, with production from Brian Eno, who completely changed the sound of the band.

In fact, it is almost impossible to think about the perfect fusion of art and style in an album without inspiring its graphic art by reproducing the beauty of Eugène Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People, a painting from 1830. The album was both critically and commercially successful; “Viva la Vida,” perhaps the album’s biggest hit, topped both the U.S. and U.K. charts. A Grammy for Best Rock Album was given to the album, and more than 10 million copies of it had been sold worldwide by 2011.

5. Mylo Xyloto (2011)

Track

1. Mylo Xyloto
2. Hurts Like Heaven
3. Paradise
4. Charlie Brown
5. Us Against the World
6. M.M.I.X
7. Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall
8. Major Minus
9. U.F.O
10. Princess of China
11. Up in Flames
12. A Hopeful Transmission
13. Don’t Let It Break Your Heart
14. Up with the Birds

Mylo Xyloto” is the fifth studio album by the British rock band Coldplay. The album, released on 24 October 2011, marks their collaboration with producer Brian Eno for the second time after the grand success of “Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends” in 2008. The album is a concept piece and thematic rock opera based on the story of Silencia, a planet invaded by the totalitarian regime of Major Minus. It is the story of a “silencer” in the army that puts out the “sparks.” The people are “sparks” that are created through the use of light and energy. Mylo Xyloto” praised for its upbeat tone and new electronic music. It topped charts in 34 nations worldwide, including the UK and the US, and sold over 8 million copies worldwide.

6. Ghost Stories (2014)

Track

1. Always in My Head
2. Magic
3. Ink
4. True Love
5. Midnight
6. Another’s Arms
7. Oceans
8. A Sky Full of Stars
9. O

Ghost Stories is the sixth studio album by Coldplay, which was released on 19 May 2014 through Parlophone and Atlantic Records. Recorded in London and Los Angeles in 2013, the album was co-produced by the band and other artists like Paul Epworth and Dan Green. It marked a switch for the band to Atlantic for North American distribution following Universal Music’s acquisition of EMI. Four singles are launched through the record: the lead is “Magic,” followed by “A Sky Full of Stars,” “True Love,” and “Ink.” Overall, the reviews on the album are good and full of positive marks with respect to the emotional depth portrayed in the album which was mainly inspired by Chris Martin’s personal experiences, especially regarding his divorce from Gwyneth Paltrow.

7. A Head Full of Dreams (2015)

Track

1. A Head Full of Dreams
2. Birds
3. Hymn for the Weekend
4. Everglow
5. Adventure of a Lifetime
6. Fun
7. Kaleidoscope
8. Army of One
9. Amazing Day
10. Colour Spectrum
11. Up&Up

A Head Full of Dreams is the seventh studio album by Coldplay, released on December 4, 2015. Compared to its precursor, Ghost Stories, this one is brighter and more vivid in terms of sound, showing big clear strokes and lightness both in style and in mood. It features work by producers Rik Simpson and Stargate and guest appearances by Beyoncé, Noel Gallagher, and Tove Lo. The song “Kaleidoscope” includes a recorded Barack Obama singing “Amazing Grace.” The album received mixed reviews; however, the album proved commercially successful and was placed on top of every chart and sold over 4.5 million copies. It was also supported by the wildly successful A Head Full of Dreams tour.

8. Everyday Life (2019)

Track

1. Sunrise
2. Church
3. Trouble in Town
4. Broken
5. Daddy
6. WOTW / POTP
7. Arabesque
8. When I Need a Friend

Coldplay’s eighth studio album Everyday Life, was released on 22 November 2019 by Parlophone and Atlantic Records. The album is divided into two sections, one entitled Sunrise and the other entitled Sunset, dealing with union, inequality, and worldwide social issues. The band, in another first for an album release, livestreamed each half of the album from Amman Citadel in Jordan at sunrise and sunset. Global influences, from jazz and Afrobeat, penetrate the music through returning producers Rik Simpson, Dan Green, and Bill Rahko, so there was no better response to the politically charged words than to pan the album for its experimental approach. Still, this might not have prevented two Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year.

9. Music of the Spheres (2021)

Tracklist

1. Music of the Spheres
2. Higher Power
3. Humankind
4. Alien Choir
5. Let Somebody Go
6. Human Heart
7. People of the Pride
8. Biutyful
9. Music of the Spheres II
10. My Universe
11. Infinity Sign
12. Coloratura

On “Music of the Spheres,” Coldplay dives into a cosmic conceptual world on its latest October 2021 release. The idea is co-produced by Max Martin, which originally postulates this imaginary planetary system it calls The Spheres and then maps every song to some celestial body. It features guest turns by BTS, Selena Gomez, and Jacob Collier. Pop, rock, and electronic influences are guaranteed. Singles “Higher Power” and “My Universe” did well; the latter reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Even if mixed in their response, critics applauded the ambition and artistry of “Coloratura,” a 10-minute epic that epitomized the expansiveness of Coldplay’s vision.

10. Moon Music (2024)

Tracklist

1. Moon Music
2. Feels Like I’m Falling in Love
3. We Pray
4. Jupiter
5. Good Feelings
6. Alien Hits / Alien Radio
7. IAAM
8. Aeterna
9. All My Love
10. One World

The tenth studio album from Coldplay is scheduled for release on October 4, 2024, and is titled Moon Music, formally Music of the Spheres Vol. II: Moon Music. A sequel to their ethereal work Music of the Spheres released in 2021, From Earth with Love, some parts of the album were partly recorded in Spain and feature talent such as Jon Hopkins, Burna Boy, Little Simz, and Tini. The release is enhanced with eco-friendly packaging and expensive music videos. It will be promoted by interactive global listening events and their current world tour in support. Chris Martin describes the theme of the album as embracing life’s phases.

All Coldplay Tours in Order by Year

Coldplay has been on one of the most amazing tours: from small venues to stadium performances at their glorious best in different parts of the world.

The main tour first was Parachutes Tour from 2000-01, that supplemented the first studio album; there were 131 shows in total. Then came A Rush of Blood to the Head Tour 2002-03 and continued everywhere. Reflecting their rise in popularity, the Twisted Logic Tour 2005–2007 and an extremely huge Viva la Vida Tour 2008–2010 attracted millions of listeners. The Mylo Xyloto Tour 2011–2012 with innovative LED wristbands accompanying the whole show was followed by one of the highest-grossing tours in history, the A Head Full of Dreams Tour 2016–2017. The group’s latest endeavor is the Music of the Spheres World Tour 2022–2025, with a focus on sustainability and earning more than $1 billion.

One would find it hard to come across other tours offering as much fantastic music experience as Coldplay does, marking an imprint on live entertainment similar to the artists who are Brantley Gilbert, Luke Bryan.

Here is the list of Coldplay Tours in Order by Year:

1. Parachutes Tour (2000–2001)
2. A Rush of Blood to the Head Tour (2002–2003)
3. Twisted Logic Tour (2005–2007)
4. Viva la Vida Tour (2008–2010)
5. Mylo Xyloto Tour (2011–2012)
6. Ghost Stories Tour (2014)
7. A Head Full of Dreams Tour (2016–2017)
8. Music of the Spheres World Tour (2022–2025)

 

Conclusion:

Coldplay Albums in order from the debut, 2000’s Parachutes, to the newest 2024 release, Moon Music, display how the band embraced so many genres-from rock, electronica, R&B-even further across the board-to create such enormous chart-toppers like “Yellow” and “Viva la Vida.” A discography of not just musical development but also charitable activisms. With record sales of over a hundred million albums worldwide, and constantly featured in the list of best-selling acts, Coldplay is still one of the cultural phenomena with an enduring influence on the global music scene.

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