It was released by Decca Records in July 1970 and was the seventh studio album in her career.

[2] Please Be My New Love was her third studio album with the label and her second solo release following a record with Jack Greene earlier in 1970.

Billboard wrote, "The heart and soul stylist comes up with another winning package of choice material," critics commented.

[4] Cash Box believed the record would make a chart appearance and also wrote, "Devotees of Jeannie Seely will welcome the songstress’ new album venture.

[5] The second single was the title track in January 1970[6] and made an appearance on the US Billboard country songs chart, rising to the number 46 position.