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# Amidst Layoffs Some Good EMI News
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/amidst-layoffs/
- Published: 2008-06-25T11:39:59.000Z
- Updated: 2008-06-25T11:39:59.000Z
- Description: The promised massive layoffs have begun in earnest; and although no one may be in the mood to celebrate, this week EMI’s Coldplay debuted at #1 on the US album. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2008/06/amidst-layoffs.html]
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Major Labels, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 11:06

[![Coldplay_2](https://spcdn.shortpixel.ai/spio/ret_img,q_cdnize/www.hypebot.com/hypebot/images/2008/06/25/coldplay_2.jpg "Coldplay_2")](https://www.hypebot.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/25/coldplay%5F2.jpg)

  
The promised massive [layoffs have begun](https://www.hypebot.com/emi-capital-beg/) in earnest; and although no one may be in the mood to celebrate, this week EMI’s Coldplay debuted at #1 on the US album chart with "Viva La Vida," selling 721,000 units. The album is in its second week at #1 in the UK.

Also, new EMI solo artist Katy Perry had a strong debut at #9 on the US Album chart with "One of the Boys". Perry also has a #1 digital song and #1 ring tune with "I Kissed a Girl".