The original United States release, issued by Reprise Records on 11 August 1965, omits three tracks and substitutes the singles "Set Me Free" and "Everybody's Gonna Be Happy".

[7] Recorded and released within two weeks after returning from a tour in Asia, Ray Davies and the band were not satisfied with the production.

The album was recorded immediately after the return of the group from an Asian tour, and was completed and released within two weeks.

[8][9][10] Consequently, the production was rushed and, according to Ray Davies, the band was not completely satisfied with the final cuts.

[13] "Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight" was released as a single in Norway and Sweden in 1966, backed with "I Need You", reaching number seven on the Swedish charts.