It was released in May 1970 on Parlophone in the UK and Rare Earth, a division of Motown Records in the US.

[2] After signing with Rare Earth and Parlophone, the band released their debut single, "Working Nights" b/w "Bad Side of the Moon".

[2] The cover art consists of four human figures on a beach who have had toes superimposed over their faces.

The original release featured a nude woman standing over a crouched man, but the North American release replaced this with a lamb.

Adapted from liner notes:[4] Additional personnel and production