"Let It Bleed," the studio album by the iconic English rock band the Rolling Stones, saw its release on November 28, 1969, via London Records in the United States and on December 5, 1969, through Decca Records in the United Kingdom. Notably, the band's founder, Brian Jones, contributed to only two songs on the album due to his struggles with heavy drug use. Tragically, he was dismissed during the album's production and passed away a month later.
 
Despite the tumultuous circumstances surrounding its creation, "Let It Bleed" soared to top ten positions in various markets, claiming the number one spot in the UK and reaching number three in the US. While no singles from the album achieved high chart positions, many of its tracks became enduring staples of Rolling Stones live performances and garnered significant airplay on rock radio stations. Standout songs like "Gimme Shelter" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want" have cemented their places on lists of the greatest songs of all time. Recognized for its enduring impact, "Let It Bleed" secured the 40th position in Colin Larkin's All Time Top 1000 Albums 3rd edition (2000). Additionally, the album received further accolades, including induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2005, and repeated appearances on various iterations of Rolling Stone magazine's prestigious "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list.