Forty years is a long time to wait for something this good. Prince’s Around the World in a Day was the follow up to his Purple Rain explosion, and now it is back, remastered and bigger than ever. Fans are getting a three LP set with ten bonus tracks, a two CD edition with twelve, and even a blue marble vinyl for collectors. This is not just nostalgia, it is a celebration.
This release feels playful and bright, just like the original album. Prince was never afraid to take a sharp turn after success, and this record proved it. It is full of colorful sounds and wild ideas, a perfect break from the drama of Purple Rain. The new edition gives that creative leap a fresh shine making it feel alive again for longtime listeners and brand new ones alike.
NEW Prince Vault Release: Around the World in a Day Deluxe Edition!
Fans are already buzzing. One called it “the best Prince news all year.” Another said they had been waiting decades for this and would “buy every format they can”. It is the kind of excitement that reminds you just how much this album meant.
After soaking in the news of the deluxe set, it is only natural to go back to where it all began, the title track. The song is like an open door, asking you to “open your heart and open your mind.” It feels like stepping into a carnival where everything is painted in bright colors and nothing is ordinary. It is the perfect way to experience Prince’s vision in real time.Around the World in a Day
Hearing “Around the World in a Day” today feels like being handed a passport to somewhere magical. The duet vocals play off each other, playful yet inviting and by the end you almost feel like you have gone on that trip yourself. Listeners still talk about how it lifts their mood and makes them think differently about what music can be.
Prince was never just a hitmaker, he was a builder of whole worlds. His ability to move from stadium anthems to psychedelic wonderlands is what keeps fans coming back decades later. Follow Prince on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. His journey is worth revisiting again and again, because every time you do, you hear something new.