Around The World - 2022 European Universal Records 14-track LP+DVD Set

Mercury Studios is pleased to announce a release from The Police archives, Around The World Restored & Expanded, which focuses on the group’s first international tour in 1979 and 1980. The film, presented in the style of a travelogue, shows the band on and off stage exploring local culture and performing for fans on 6 continents. The show was previously only available on VHS and laserdisc. For the first release on DVD and Blu-ray, the footage has been restored and the audio remixed and mastered. 4 complete performances from the show are included as DVD and BD bonus features and will be bundled with live audio on CD or LP. A full list of formats can be found below.

Around The World follows The Police on their first world tour in 1979 and 1980, visiting 6 continents and building their fan base show by show, country by country, and song by song. In between performances, the film offers a lighthearted look at the band as they travel the world and visit local landmarks. Around The World is presented with restored picture and remastered sound and includes full performances of 4 songs featured in the documentary.

Recorded during The Police’s first world tour, the CD & LP shows Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland playing with an enthusiasm and passion that would make them the greatest band in the world. Recorded in Japan, Hong Kong and England, the performances include tracks from their first two albums.

Tracklisting.

1.  Walking on the moon
2.  Deathwish / bo diddley
3.  So lonely
4.  Can’t stand losing you / day-o
5.  Truth hits everybody
6.  Roxanne
7.  Born in the 50’s
8.  Message in the bottle
10. Bring on the night
11. Around the world
12. Walking on the moon
13. Next to you
14. Message in a bottle
15. Born in the 50’s