Acoustic (Coldplay EP)  Acoustic EP (also named as Sparks EP) is a promotional EP by British rock band Coldplay, released on 29 October 2000, after the release of their debut album, "Parachutes". The EP was distributed with The Independent in the United Kingdom. The EP is notable for its acoustic version of "Yellow". The acoustic version of "Yellow" was originally broadcast on the Jo Whiley Lunchtime Social on BBC Radio 1, September 4, 2000. The EP also featured the video for "Yellow" in QuickTime format.