MX release dates

Im going to take a guess that MX is released on different dates to cater to the respective regions beginning counting album chart sales at different times. Now, surely the music industry has to change this because by having a high profile album like MX released in Japan days before the EU and USA, it's almost prompting people to get their hands on a leaked copy because they can't wait. Don't get me wrong, Im glad the album is priced well, and I know no matter what, some people will pirate the CD, but I feel bad that Coldplay are being robbed of all their hard work, shouldn't every effort have been made to minimize piracy by releasing MX simultaneously across the globe!

Doesnt anyone else think a staggered release was a stupid thing to do?