British Bands Get Royal Stamp of Approval

British Albums on Stamps: Coldplay, 'A Rush of Blood to the Head'

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Coldplay's Chris Martin saw this image in Dazed and Confused magazine and wanted it for the group's sophomore album, 2002's A Rush of Blood to the Head. It's the work of Norwegian photographer Solve Sundsbo — and the result of medical imaging technology. Coldplay was so taken by the launch of these stamps that it's running a competition for a fan to win them. "We visited our local post office earlier today and bought some of the Coldplay stamps," the band wrote on its website. "Very nice they are too." But it's not exactly a prize money can't buy: a stamp will cost you 44 pence (70 cents).

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