On This Day in 1965: The Rolling Stones’ Fourth Album Released in the U.S., Their First to Top the Billboard 200

Release of a Landmark Album

On July 30, 1965, Out of Our Heads, the Rolling Stones’ fourth album in the United States, was officially released by London Records. This album helped shape their early image and brought them more attention in America. It came at a time when the British Invasion was still going strong, and fans in the U.S. were eager for more music from the UK.

Out of Our Heads had a mix of styles. It included several covers of American rhythm and blues songs, showing how much the band was influenced by that genre. These covers helped introduce younger American audiences to artists they might not have heard before. The album had a raw sound that stood out compared to other records at the time.

 

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Breakthrough Hits

What really made this album stand out was the inclusion of two major hits. The first was “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” which quickly rose to number one on both the U.S. and UK charts. With its famous guitar riff and frustrated lyrics, it became one of the group’s most recognizable songs. The second was “The Last Time,” which also reached number one in the UK and climbed to number nine in the U.S.

These songs gave the band more radio play in the U.S. than they had ever received before. The attention helped the album gain traction, and soon it became their first record to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart. In the UK, the album peaked at number two, showing strong support on both sides of the Atlantic.

A Turning Point in Their Career

The success of Out of Our Heads showed that the Rolling Stones were more than just part of the British Invasion trend. They were now a major force in rock music, especially in America. The album also showed their shift from playing mostly covers to writing more of their own songs.

By blending blues covers with original songs like “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” they set themselves apart from other groups. It was clear the band was growing both musically and as performers. The Rolling Stones would go on to release many more albums, but this one marked the start of a new level of popularity for them.