Play (Ed Sheeran album)
Play is the upcoming eighth studio album by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It is set to be released on 12 September 2025 through Gingerbread Man Records and Atlantic Records under license to Warner Music. The album was supported by three singles: "Azizam", "Old Phone", and "Sapphire". It is the first of Sheeran's planned five symbol-themed albums with titles based on electronic media buttons, with Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind, and Stop to follow.
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Play (Ed Sheeran album)
Play is the upcoming eighth studio album by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It is set to be released on 12 September 2025 through Gingerbread Man Records and Atlantic Records under license to Warner Music. The album was supported by three singles: "Azizam", "Old Phone", and "Sapphire". It is the first of Sheeran's planned five symbol-themed albums with titles based on electronic media buttons, with Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind, and Stop to follow.
Background
Play (Ed Sheeran album)
After releasing two acoustic albums in 2023, − and Autumn Variations, Sheeran announced that with Play, he is getting back into "big pop". He also confirmed the titles of two other songs from Play: "Old Phone" and "Sapphire".
Singles
Play (Ed Sheeran album)
The lead single, "Azizam", was released on 4 April 2025. The second single, "Old Phone", was released on 1 May 2025. The third single, "Sapphire", was released on 5 June 2025.
Track listing
Play (Ed Sheeran album)
Track listing and credits adapted from Apple Music.
Release history
Play (Ed Sheeran album)
<table><thead><tr><th>Region</th><th>Date</th><th>Format(s)</th><th>Edition(s)</th><th>Label</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Various</td><td>12 September 2025</td><td></td><td>Standard</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Deluxe</td></tr></tbody></table>