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SB19's 'Wakas at Simula' global CD version sells out

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786340127325MAIN PR Photo (1).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>SB19. Handout</div>It&#x27;s easy to be skeptical about whether physical music albums can still sell in the age of digital streaming. But P-pop kings SB19 are proving otherwise, with copies of the &quot;global CD version&quot; of their sophomore album, &quot;Wakas at Simula,&quot; selling out.With the first batch of CDs — marking the five-member group’s first-ever physical album — selling out, Backspacer Records and Sony Music Entertainment have opened a second batch for purchase.The physical release is part of SB19&#x27;s efforts to cater to their growing reach, especially outside of the Philippines.&quot;For us, the Global CD Version represents a way to stay connected with A’TIN around the world and remind them that no matter where they are, they will always have a piece of home with them,&quot; member Pablo said in a press statement.His bandmate, Justin, said: &quot;Since this is our first-ever CD release, it feels meaningful to share &#x27;Wakas at Simula&#x27; in a way that goes beyond just listening to the music. We’re grateful that our community can now experience the album in a more personal and lasting way and have something that they can cherish over time.&quot;Josh said the group wanted to give fans &quot;something tangible that represents their connection to the album and allows them to feel like they are part of its history.&quot;The CD version of &quot;Wakas at Simula&quot; features all 24 tracks across two discs.Each copy comes housed in a premium tri-fold package and includes a built-in NFC tag for quick access to the online album.The physical album also comes with two exclusive photo prints, one random photocard selected from five collectible variants, and a 52-page full-color lyric booklet.Selected copies will also include rare memorabilia, with 100 randomly chosen albums containing &quot;an authentic fragment from the album’s tome, offering fans a unique keepsake.&quot;For Stell, the physical format allows fans to experience the album in a more immersive way.&quot;These physical elements give fans a more profound way to connect with the album by allowing them to revisit the lyrics, explore the details, and experience the journey we wanted to share in a more personal way,&quot; Stell said.Ken said the quintet was heavily involved in the creative process behind the physical release.&quot;From how it looks to what they will receive inside, every element was carefully considered to reflect who we are as artists. More than just creating a physical album, we wanted it to feel like a meaningful collectible that fans can connect with and truly enjoy,&quot; he said.&quot;Wakas at Simula&quot; was <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2026/3/27/sb19-drops-wakas-at-simula-album-trends-on-x-1234">originally released </a>in digital format in March.Fans can purchase the second batch of the global CD version through <a href="https://sb19.lnk.to/buy-WaSGlobalCD">https://sb19.lnk.to/buy-WaSGlobalCD</a>.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/8/10/sb19-brings-wakas-at-simula-the-trilogy-concert-finale-to-cinemas-1203">READ: SB19 brings &#x27;Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale&#x27; to cinemas</a></div>

It's easy to be skeptical about whether physical music albums can still sell in the age of digital streaming, but P-pop kings SB19 are proving otherwise.

It's easy to be skeptical about whether physical music albums can still sell in the age of digital streaming, but P-pop kings SB19 are proving otherwise.