A rare archive of production master tapes for “Around The World” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, comprising the master reel, slave reel and safety copy created during remix production in 1999. The tapes are housed in their original studio boxes with handwritten annotations referencing the track and mastering process.

Released as the opening single from Californication, “Around The World” marked the beginning of a new era for the Red Hot Chili Peppers following the return of guitarist John Frusciante. The album would become one of the band’s most successful releases, helping redefine their sound for a new generation of listeners. These tapes provide a direct connection to the production and mastering process behind one of the group’s most recognisable recordings.

Collectibility & Provenance

• Master, slave and safety reels for the 1999 remix of “Around The World”
• Original studio labels and handwritten annotations
• References producer Rick Rubin and contemporary studio documentation
• Production-era artefacts from Californication era
• From the personal archive of Jimmy Douglass