Play

Pink Galaxy Marble coloured vinyl housed in a printed gatefold outer sleeve, printed inner sleeve, and a 2 page insert and matt finish. Artwork includes full album lyrics and credits.After closing the chapter on his Mathematics series, Ed Sheeran is finally back and stepping boldly into a fresh new phase for 2025. By exploring the common threads of scale, rhythm, and melody that connect musical traditions throughout history, Sheeran has crafted a collection of songs that seamlessly blend these influences into a bold, pop-driven sound.With the singles “Azizam” and “Old Phone” already creating big buzz and viral moments, Ed Sheeran has confirmed a Sept. 12 release date for his new album, Play, through Gingerbread Man Records/Atlantic.Sheeran says Play “was made as a direct response to the darkest period of my life. Coming out of all of that, I just wanted to create joy and technicolor, and explore cultures in the countries I was touring. I made this record all over the world, finished it in Goa, India, and had some of the most fun, explorative creative days of my life. It’s a real rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish. It encapsulates everything that I love about music, and the fun in it, but also where I am in life as a human, a partner, a father.”