Home / Music / When did Prince release Around the World in a Day relative to the Purple Rain tour?Music linernotes album music princeWhen did Prince release Around the World in a Day relative to the Purple Rain tour?Prince released Around the World in a Day on April 22, 1985, just two weeks after the Purple Rain tour wrapped. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious When did Sam & Dave's 'Soul Man' hit radio?Next What was the critical and commercial reception of Prince's album Controversy?