Around the World in a Day was recorded primarily at Paisley Park Studios in Minneapolis between 1984 and 1985, with Prince serving as the primary producer and engineer alongside David Z. The album marked a significant departure from Prince's previous sonic direction, featuring lush orchestral arrangements, synthesizers, and layered vocal harmonies that reflected his growing interest in psychedelic and world music influences. Prince played the majority of instruments on the album, with Revolution members contributing in supporting roles, while engineer Susan Rogers assisted with the technical recording process. The production employed advanced recording techniques of the era, including extensive use of the Linn LM-1 drum machine, Fairlight CMI synthesizer, and extensive vocal layering and effects processing. Released in April 1985, the album's production represented Prince's most ambitious and orchestral work to date and established Paisley Park as a fully operational state-of-the-art recording facility.
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Paisley Park — 1-25286 · Paisley Park — 9 W1-25286
The original 1985 US vinyl is frequently cited as the reference pressing for this album, valued for its full-bodied analog sound.
Paisley Park — 9 25286-2
2 releases share this master.
Paisley Park — 9 25286-1
Paisley Park — 925 286-1
Paisley Park — WPCR-13536 · Warner Bros. Records — WPCR-13536
Paisley Park — 32XD-5 · Warner Bros. Records — 32XD-5
Paisley Park — 7599-25286-2
NPG Records — 19802933732
Paisley Park — 7599-25286-4
Warner Bros. Records — 9 25286-4
Paisley Park — W4-25286