Ex-BLOOD Records exclusive, Global superstar Ed Sheeran has announced that his new albumPlay was released on 12th September 2025. This is a zoetrope version which was previously exclusive to Blood Records. There is limited stock availability.

After closing the chapter on his Mathematics series, Ed Sheeran is finally back and stepping boldly into a fresh new phase for 2025. An artist known for constantly evolving, Sheerans latest album, ‘Play’ finds him exploring new musical ground through collaboration with producers and musicians from around the world, as well as diving deeper into the timeless sounds and themes that have made him one of the worlds best-loved pop artists. Inspired by his exposure to Indian and Persian musical culturesand their surprising connections to the Irish folk tradition he grew up with, through shared scales, rhythms, and melodieshe explored this borderless musical language, giving the album its distinctive, fresh edge. On more familiar ground, Sheeran also reminds us why he remains the most influential singer-songwriter of his generation, delivering a series of stunning ballads and acoustic-driven songs. The result is a collection that plays with both the familiar and the new, creating a bold, pop-driven sound that only Ed Sheeran could deliver a vibrant showcase of his artistry that feels both exciting and transformative, and promises to be one of the defining albums of the year.