The album's title and setting were inspired by Albarn’s observations of plastic waste washing onto beaches. Set at —the most remote location on Earth—the narrative follows 2D, Murdoc, Russel, and a cyborg Noodle as they navigate a base built entirely from debris. Why the HMV Edition?
HMV was a primary retailer for several physical versions of the album. The (often listed as the Deluxe Edition) included: Plastic Beach | HMV Store Gorillaz - Plastic Beach 2010 -FLAC- HMV
If you are a fan running a DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) through a pair of Sennheiser HD600s or a vintage Marantz amplifier— The album's title and setting were inspired by
Access to the Escape to Plastic Beach game, "Murdoc’s Island Guide" video, and live footage from the band's Roundhouse residency . "Murdoc’s Island Guide" video