Barbie Almalbis Announces Upcoming ‘Not That Girl’ Vinyl Release
The upcoming record marks the third vinyl release from the Philippine rock icon, following the release of Parade and Tower Sessions Live.
Barbie Almalbis: courtesy of @BarbieAlmalbis, photographed by Niña Sandejas
Barbie Almalbis: courtesy of @BarbieAlmalbis, photographed by Niña Sandejas
Barbie Almalbis‘ Not That Girl is getting the vinyl treatment.
The upcoming vinyl release is scheduled to be released on February 23, 2025, exclusively at Backspacer Records. Together with the vinyl’s release, an accompanying merchandise collection was also announced –– which includes a limited edition record slipmat, a t-shirt, and a tote bag that mirrors the album’s cover art. Not That Girl‘s vinyl release is priced at Php 2,900.
Following the album’s release on streaming and digital platforms in January, the beloved Filipina rock icon shared the news of the record’s upcoming release on the vinyl format on January 14. “[I’m] very excited about this!!!,” said Almalbis on her official social media accounts. “Not That Girl on vinyl out soon from Backspacer Records!” it continued.
Almalbis also shared a special first look at the album’s forthcoming physical release, which has the record pressed in a limited edition colorway of red with black marble elements on the vinyl disc. The mock-up perfectly complements the album’s gorgeous album cover artwork, which was painted by Almalbis’ husband Martin Honasan. Check out how it looks below:
Courtesy of Barbie Almalbis and Backspacer Records.
Talking about the newly released record to Billboard Philippines, Almalbis discusses her influences on how faith, friendship, and heavy metal inspired the creation of Not That Girl. “I hope that people will somehow find hope or feel less alone [with this album], or, at least, find hope that they can be less alone,” she mentions, further adding, “It’s just a message that I needed as well, that we need these connections, and I hope others can be encouraged to find their people out there.”
In celebration of the album’s release on vinyl, Almalbis will be hosting an exclusive signing event this February 23, 2025, at Backspacer Records’ physical storefront in Pasig City, with limited slots available on a first come-first serve basis. Those looking to get a signed copy can attend the event, or choose the option of ordering a signed copy of the album for shipping at no extra cost.
In other OPM vinyl news, Ely Buendia also announced the upcoming release of his latest studio album Method Adaptor in the vinyl format, while Zild’s Superpower, bird’s Oshin, and BINI’s discography have seen recent releases on the format as well. Almalbis previously released her debut album Parade and her Tower Sessions Live performance on the format, with the former currently sold out.
As we anticipate the release of Barbie Almalbis’ Not That Girl on vinyl, listen to the album in its entirety below: