Prince - Around the World in a Day (LP)

Product specifications

Details

Album

Around the World in a Day

Artist

Prince

LP release year

2025

Album release date

22 apr 1985

Label

NPG Records

EAN

198029337211

Available

Yes

Product information

Format

LP

Quantity

1 piece(s)

Type

Reissue

Mono or stereo

Stereo

Duration

42 min

Tracks

9 tracks

EAN

EAN

198029337211

Other

Limited Edition

No

Country

Worldwide

Genre

Funk rock

Box set

No

Remastered

Yes

Reissue

Yes

• Disappointing Colored Vinyl

  4 out of 5 stars
  Bekxyay27 December 2025United Kingdom🇬🇧

  There's still some noise even after giving it a good clean. I wouldn't expect this from modern colored vinyl records. It feels like they cut corners on this one. The sleeve isn't anything special - I get that it wasn't a "premium" release, but a lined inner would've been a nice touch. Apart from the quiet parts, the sound is fantastic. The label says white and blue marble, but it's actually red, white, and blue - not a big deal, and it's cool to have it to match my SOTT peach vinyl.

• Remastered Masterpiece, Packaging Flaw

  5 out of 5 stars
  Qedhuodido5527 December 2025United States🇺🇸

  It's about time they remastered this one. The audio quality is fantastic. That being said, I'm really let down by the packaging. I mean, for a 40th anniversary edition with no extra liner notes is just unacceptable. This album was such a shift from Purple Rain, he was clearly exploring new directions. There's so much depth in his songwriting during this period. I'm still rating it 5 stars because it's one of his masterpieces and the sound quality is top-notch.

• SHM CD Warmer Sound

  5 out of 5 stars
  ykikoyo21 December 2025United States🇺🇸

  Comparing this SHM CD to the original 1985 CD, it's got a warmer, more vinyl-like sound, which I personally prefer as the '85 version feels a bit sterile. The main differences are some slight EQ tweaks and a minor volume shift, but nothing major. If you're a fan of this album, I'd suggest grabbing the SHM CD.

• Disappointing Packaging, Great Sound

  4 out of 5 stars
  mauwpe6 December 2025United States🇺🇸

  I'm right there with everyone else griping about how lackluster this release is. No booklet, no fresh liner notes, flimsy inner sleeves, and three LPs crammed into packaging meant for two. Disappointing to the estate, really. BUT, it sounds incredible. I've been putting it up against the original 1985 vinyl release, and the upgrade is clear as day. Bass is much richer, vocals are better balanced, and the overall sound is deeper, warmer. Ah well, you can't have everything, I guess.

• Pricey Black Vinyl Disappointment

  4 out of 5 stars
  Dinkt-Jihfon6 December 2025United States🇺🇸

  I'm at a loss as to why they keep releasing these deluxe editions on black vinyl. The priciest versions ought to be on colored vinyl, and any bonus visual content should come on Blu-ray.