Title: Coldplay – Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends
Year/Genre: 2008, Alternative Rock / Art Pop
Condition: NM
Cultural Facts:
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The album’s title was inspired by a Frida Kahlo painting Chris Martin saw in Mexico, translating to “Long Live Life.”
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Brian Eno helped produce the record, pushing the band to experiment with ambient textures and unconventional song structures.
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Coldplay faced a plagiarism lawsuit over the title track, which Joe Satriani claimed mirrored one of his instrumentals—the case was quietly settled out of court.
Price Suggestions:
NM: $30–$40
VG+: $22–$28
VG: $15–$20
G: $9–$12
10/8/25 LM
