When it was released 40 years ago, Prince’s album Around A World In A Day was mostly ignored by the critics, possibly because it followed Purple Rain, one of his most beloved albums. These days though, Around A World In A Day, Prince’s take on psych rock is considered a classic and is getting a deserved reissue.
NPG Records and Paisley Park Enterprises have partnered up with Warner Records and Legacy Recordings to release an expanded, newly remastered edition of the record, as well as a special vinyl box set that’s set for release on Record Store Day Black Friday.
The remastered version of Around The World in a Day, which features a new Dolby Atmos mix done by Prince protégé and Grammy-nominated engineer Chris James, arrives in a variety of formats, including vinyl and CD. A deluxe edition will accompany the release as well, boasting extended and alternate versions of songs, remixes, and B-sides. Around The World in a Day (Deluxe Edition) arrives in 2-CD, 3-LP, and digital packages, which are all set for release on November 21st.
Additionally, the record has been adapted into a limited-edition singles collection for Record Store Day Black Friday. Available in select participating record stores on November 28th, Around The World in a Day: The Singles compiles each of the four singles from the celebrated release (“Raspberry Beret,” “Paisley Park,” “Pop Life,” and “America”), as well as two versions of “4 The Tears In Your Eyes,” across five uniquely colored 7-inches. Each vinyl will be presented in its original sleeve and comes packaged within a special clamshell box. Learn more about the RSD Black Friday release of Around The World in a Day: The Singles here.
