The best Coldplay albums

19 records, ordered by how much we can tell you about each one — not by chart position.

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Parachutes

Parachutes

2000

Captures their signature sound with accessible melodies and emotional depth, making it a solid entry point for new listeners.
  1. 1
    Acoustic

    Acoustic

    2000
  2. 2
    Moon Music

    Moon Music

    2024
  3. 3
    Infinity Station Sessions

    Infinity Station Sessions

    2021
  4. 4
    Music of the Spheres

    Music of the Spheres

    2021
  5. 5
    Reimagined

    Reimagined

    2020
  6. 6
    Global Citizen – EP 1

    Global Citizen – EP 1

    2018
  7. 7
    Everyday Life

    Everyday Life

    2019
  8. 8
    Kaleidoscope EP

    Kaleidoscope EP

    2017
  9. 9
    A Head Full of Dreams

    A Head Full of Dreams

    2015
  10. 10
    Ghost Stories

    Ghost Stories

    2014
  11. 11
    The Blue Room

    The Blue Room

    1999
  12. 12
    Mylo Xyloto

    Mylo Xyloto

    2011
  13. 13
    Mince Spies

    Mince Spies

    2001
  14. 14
    A Rush of Blood to the Head

    A Rush of Blood to the Head

    2002
  15. 15
    Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends

    Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends

    2008
  16. 16
    X&Y

    X&Y

    2005
  17. 17
    Prospekt's March

    Prospekt's March

    2008
  18. 18
    Parachutes

    Parachutes Start here

    2000
  19. 19
    Safety

    Safety

    1998
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