Coldplay's Platinum-Selling Albums and Singles
Coldplay's Platinum Selling Albums and SinglesColdplay have earned numerous awards and certifications throughout their distinguished career. The British rock band has been awarded over 200 silver, gold and platinum certifications, making them one of the most successful groups of all time. Here, we explore Coldplay’s successful album and single releases that have secured a platinum status.Albums Parachutes (2000) - The band's debut album was released in 2000 and has since gone Platinum in at least three countries; the UK, Canada and Australia. It peaked at No.1 in the UK and includes four singles; 'Yellow', 'Trouble', 'Shiver', and 'Don't Panic.' A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002) - This studio album achieved a Platinum certification in numerous countries including; the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia. It produced four singles, 'In My Place', 'The Scientist', 'Clocks', and 'God Put a Smile upon your Face.’ X&Y (2005) - After a long wait, it was released in 2005 and achieved Platinum certifications across the globe. It reached No.1 in the UK and the US and spawned popular singles 'Speed of Sound', 'Fix You', and 'Talk.' Viva La Vida or Death and all his Friends (2008) - After another long wait, this fourth studio album is arguably the band's most well-known. It was certified Platinum in several countries and reached No.1 in the UK, the US, and other charts across the globe. It featured singles; 'Viva la Vida', 'Lost+', 'Lovers in Japan', and 'Death and all his Friends'. Mylo Xyloto (2011) - Their fifth studio album also achieved Platinum status in numerous countries. It includes singles; 'Paradise', 'Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall', 'Princess of China', and 'Charlie Brown.' Singles "Yellow" - This was the band's breakthrough single from the debut album Parachutes and has been certified Platinum in six countries. "Clocks" - This single off the album A Rush of Blood to the Head was a huge success and achieved Platinum certifications in seven countries. "Speed of Sound" - This single off their third album X&Y was a major hit and has since been bestowed with Platinum certification in five countries. "Viva la Vida" - This single off the fourth album achieved a Platinum certification in eleven countries, making it one of their most successful singles ever. "A Sky Full of Stars" - This single off the fifth album was yet another success with Platinum certifications in six countries.While Coldplay’s awards and certifications have not been limited to these albums and singles, these platinum releases have cemented them as one of the most successful groups in the world. Each album and single has sold over 1 million copies in at least one country.