Play is the fifth studio album by American electronica musician Moby. It was released on May 17, 1999, through Mute Records internationally and V2 Records in North America. Recording of the album began in mid-1997, following the release of his fourth album, "Animal Rights" (1996), which deviated from Moby's electronica style; his goal for "Play" was to return to this style of music. Originally intended to be his final record, the recording of the album took place at Moby's home studio in Manhattan, New York.