Safety is the first extended play and public release by British rock band Coldplay. It was recorded at Tottenham's Sync City Studios with Nikki Rosetti between 1 and 2 February 1998, following their live debut at the Laurel Tree in London. Phil Harvey funded the project for £1,500 and received a box with 500 copies on 19 May 1998. but around 150 were sold on the open market. His long exposure shot captured Martin's moving head perfectly framed by a safety door sign at one of the band's gigs and inspired the extended play's title.
Distribution
On 25 May 1998, Coldplay managed to sell 50 units of the extended play to their public at Dingwalls. According to UNILAD, copies of the extended play can now go up to $2,500 on marketplaces across the internet.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Coldplay, with co-production from Nikki Rosetti.
Personnel
;Coldplay
- Chris Martin – vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar, songwriting, production
- Jonny Buckland – electric guitar, songwriting, production
- Guy Berryman – bass guitar, songwriting, production
- Will Champion – drums, songwriting, production
;Technical personnel
- Nikki Rosetti – production, engineering
- Phil Harvey – management
- John Hilton – photography
- Kut & Payste Studios – sleeve design