This is a special 2-CD edition of Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, originally released in late 2008.

* Disc 1: the full original album

* Disc 2: the Prospekt’s March EP (bonus tracks)

* Total: 18 tracks, ~73 minutes

It’s essentially the complete “Viva la Vida era” in one package.

🎶 Disc breakdown

💿 Disc 1 – Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends

The main album (produced by Brian Eno), featuring:

* “Viva la Vida”

* “Violet Hill”

* “Strawberry Swing”

* “Lost!”

* “Lovers in Japan”

Known for its orchestral, experimental sound compared to earlier Coldplay releases.

💿 Disc 2 – Prospekt’s March (EP)

Bonus material recorded during the same sessions:

* “Life in Technicolor II”

* “Glass of Water”

* “Rainy Day”

* “Prospekt’s March / Poppyfields”

* “Lost+” (feat. Jay-Z)

* “Now My Feet Won’t Touch the Ground”

These tracks are not filler—many fans consider them just as strong as the main album.

🎧 Style & sound

* Mix of alternative rock, baroque pop, and art rock

* Influenced by classical textures and world music

* Themes of revolution, life, death, and reflection

This era marked Coldplay’s creative peak shift with a more ambitious, layered sound.