Guess what? I’m officially ONCE! TWICE’s 14th mini album, Strategy, came with a gorgeous vinyl version. It’s called the Sugar Frost Vinyl, and it’s only sold in the U.S. As someone who has just officially become a Once, I was beyond excited. But I quickly learned how tough it is to buy TWICE Strategy LP vinyl, especially if you’re living in Malaysia. This is how it went down—from the hype to the heartbreak—and why this album means a lot to fans like me.
I’ve been listening to TWICE a lot lately—their songs lift my mood and keep things upbeat instead of bringing me down. There’s nothing wrong with a guy like me enjoying TWICE’s catchy songs, plus the members are gorgeous—they’re fun, feel-good, and hard not to love.
The Strategy Sugar Frost vinyl is easily one of the nicest-looking records in my whole collection. It’s packed with goodies that make it feel like a full collector’s set. The vinyl itself is a 12″ Sugar Frost pressing, which sounds as sweet as it looks. It comes in a gatefold jacket with exclusive cover art. Inside, you’ll find a printed inner sleeve, a folded 12″ x 24″ poster, a photo card, and even a turntable slipmat. It also includes 7 tracks from the album.
Here’s the catch—it’s only available in the U.S. There’s no international shipping, not even to Asia. I tried to place an order directly through TWICE’s official U.S. shop and Republic Records Shop. Everything looked good until I reached payment. Rejected. It failed multiple times.
I retried with different cards, addresses, and browsers. Still nothing. I didn’t give up there—I also tried ordering from Target, since they had it listed. But even that didn’t work as it required U.S addresses, and I couldn’t complete the checkout. No matter what method I used, the result was the same: I couldn’t buy it.
This isn’t my first time dealing with limited TWICE vinyl. I already have the IM NAYEON solo LP, which took some effort to get. That was my first Twice vinyl, and this Strategy release was supposed to be my second. But unlike other artists, TWICE doesn’t release their vinyl worldwide.
Pressings are not limited, and they will restock on the Twice official shop. It also seems like there aren’t many ONCE out there collecting vinyl, especially not in Malaysia. I might even be the first here trying to collect their vinyl albums? It’s a niche within a niche.
After some time, the TWICE vinyl usually shows up on Amazon US or other international K-pop shops. You might have to pay a bit more, but if it feels worth it, go for it. Just take some time to do a quick search and compare prices online.
TWICE’s Strategy vinyl isn’t easy to buy in Asian countries. It’s limited, U.S.-only, and completely out of reach for most international fans. But that’s not stopping me. I’m officially ONCE now, and collecting vinyl is how I show my love for the group. If you’re a fellow ONCE in Malaysia—or anywhere else outside the U.S.—and you’re collecting vinyl too, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s build this small but passionate corner of the fandom together.
I’m looking forward to TWICE’s This Is For 4th Studio album, which is set for release on July 11, 2025.
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