Coldplay - Early Coldplay Demo Archive

An exceptionally early Coldplay demo cassette documenting the band before entering the studio with producer Chris Allison and before their emergence as one of the defining British bands of the 21st century.Presented on an original Parlophone reference cassette titled Coldplay – 5 Tracks, the tape contains a selection of developmental recordings supplied directly to Allison by the band during the earliest stages of their professional career. The track listing includes early versions of ‘Shiver’ and ‘We Never Change’, alongside three additional songs that had already appeared in the group’s formative catalogue: ‘Only Superstition’, ‘Easy To Please’ and ‘Bigger Stronger’.These recordings capture Coldplay at a pivotal transitional moment, moving from self-produced demos and independent releases into the professional studio environment that would ultimately lead to The Blue Room EP and Parachutes. As working reference material used during the preparation of future recording sessions, the cassette provides a rare insight into the band’s songwriting, arrangement and performance style before final studio production.Originating directly from the Chris Allison archive, this tape represents a significant surviving document from Coldplay’s earliest recording history and offers a unique snapshot of the band’s development immediately prior to their breakthrough.Track Listing ‘Shiver’ ‘We Never Change’ ‘Only Superstition’ ‘Easy To Please’ ‘Bigger Stronger’ Collectibility & Provenance Original Parlophone reference cassette Supplied directly to Chris Allison Pre-studio developmental recordings Early demo versions of ‘Shiver’ and ‘We Never Change’ Includes formative recordings of ‘Only Superstition’, ‘Easy To Please’ and ‘Bigger Stronger’ Documents Coldplay immediately prior to professional studio recording Dates from the band’s formative pre-Parachutes era Direct provenance from the Chris Allison archive Rare surviving piece of early Coldplay recording history