Play (Ed Sheeran album)

Play
Studio album by
Ed Sheeran
Released12 September 2025 (2025-09-12)
LanguageEnglish • Punjabi • Persian
Label
Producer
Ed Sheeran chronology
+–=÷× (Tour Collection)
(2024) 		Play
(2025)
Singles from Play
  1. "Azizam"
    Released: 4 April 2025
  2. "Old Phone"
    Released: 1 May 2025
  3. "Sapphire"
    Released: 5 June 2025

Play is the upcoming eighth studio album by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.[1] It is set to be released on 12 September 2025 through Gingerbread Man Records and Atlantic Records under license to Warner Music.[2] The album was supported by three singles: "Azizam", "Old Phone", and "Sapphire". It is expected to mark the first of five more symbol-themed albums[3] with titles based on electronic media buttons: Play, Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind, and Stop.[4]

Background

After releasing two acoustic albums in 2023, − and Autumn Variations, Sheeran announced that with Play, he is getting back into "big pop".[5][6] He also confirmed the titles of two other songs from Play: "Old Phone" and "Sapphire".[1]

Singles

The lead single, "Azizam", was released on 4 April 2025.[7] The second single, "Old Phone", was released on 1 May 2025.[8] The third single, "Sapphire", was released on 5 June 2025.[9]

Track listing

Track listing and credits adapted from Apple Music.[10]

Play – Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Opening"   
2."Sapphire"
  • Sheeran
  • McDaid
  • Kotecha
2:59
3."Azizam"
  • Sheeran
  • Salmanzadeh
  • McDaid
  • Kotecha
  • Sheeran
  • Ilya
  • McDaid
  • Kotecha
2:42
4."Old Phone"Sheeran
3:41
5."Symmetry"   
6."Camera"   
7."In Other Words"   
8."A Little More"   
9."Slowly"   
10."Don't Look Down"   
11."The Vow"   
12."For Always"   
13."Heaven"   
Play – Deluxe CD edition
No.TitleLength
14."Problems" 
15."War Games" 
Play – Deluxe edition vinyl exclusive
No.TitleLength
16."Regrets" 

Release history

Release history and formats for Play
Region Date Format(s) Edition(s) Label Ref.
Various 12 September 2025
Standard
[11]
  • CD
  • vinyl
 Deluxe

References

  1. ^ a b Dunworth, Liberty (11 March 2025). "Ed Sheeran confirms new single is coming "next month", reveals upcoming song titles". NME. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  2. ^ Smith, Thomas (14 February 2025). "Ed Sheeran Has Seemingly Revealed the Title of His Next Album". Billboard. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  3. ^ Dunworth, Liberty (1 May 2025). "Ed Sheeran announces 'Play' release date and shares nostalgic single 'Old Phone'". NME. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
  4. ^ Irvin, Jack (28 May 2025). "Ed Sheeran Shares Next 5 Album Titles After Completing Math Series and Says Quentin Tarantino Inspired His Vision". People. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  5. ^ Gee, Andre (12 December 2024). "Ed Sheeran Reveals His Next Album Is Already Done — And It's 'Big Pop'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  6. ^ Mandarand, Charisma (19 March 2025). "Ed Sheeran Reveals 'Album Done,' Teases New Single". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  7. ^ Dailey, Hannah (19 March 2025). "Ed Sheeran Reveals His New Album Is 'Done' While Premiering Snippet of Lead Single 'Azizam'". Billboard. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  8. ^ Smith, Thomas (29 April 2025). "Ed Sheeran Launches Nostalgic Instagram Account With Never-Before-Seen Photos Ahead of 'Old Phone' Single Release". Billboard. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  9. ^ Zan, Henson (29 May 2025). "Ed Sheeran Rides an Auto in Telangana and Sings in Punjabi in New Song Teaser a "sapphire"". Newsx. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  10. ^ Play by Ed Sheeran on Apple Music, 12 September 2025, retrieved 7 June 2025
  11. ^ "Ed Sheeran Official Store". store.edsheeran.com. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
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