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Upon release in November 1968, the album received largely positive reviews and reached number 1 on the charts in the United Kingdom and the United States.

The album is notable for the eclectic nature of its songs, which has divided critics in evaluating its legacy.

The album has sold over 30 million copies worldwide and was listed at number 10 on Rolling Stones " 500 Greatest Albums of All Time " list.

Previously in 1987, as part of their 20th anniversary, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it # 9 on " The 100 Best Albums of the Last Twenty Years.