listener response and was issued as a single by Capitol when they started hearing from radio programmers; it became a number 2 hit in early 1966. Retrospective reviews Richie Unterberger wrote: "In recent years, this album has gone up a few notches in critical esteem, praised for its loose, casual feel and insight into the group's influences. Realistically, though, its present-day appeal lies mostly with dedicated fans of the group, as fun and engaging as it is. Others will find the material shopworn in places, and the presentation too corny." Writer Jim Fusilli said: "This Beach Boys Party! really blows. ... They mock 'I Get Around' and 'Little Deuce Coupe.' Imagine doing that—mocking your own work, music some people cherish." Mitchell Cohen of the publication Best Classic Bands wrote that Party! is more reminiscent of the Beatles' Get Back sessions than the first "unplugged" album, observing: "Brian is there, but he doesn’t do very much, ... [His production] credit seems almost insulting, because for the most part it’s Mike’s show, even more so on the naked sessions ... Carl and Dennis grab on to the Beatles tunes like a life raft, and Brian is in the corner. This isn’t his party, but he’ll have to clean up when it’s over." Alternate releases In 1990, Beach Boys' Party! was paired on CD with Stack-o-Tracks with bonus instrumental tracks. The bonus instrumental tracks include "Help Me, Rhonda", "California Girls", and "Our Car Club". In 2012, the first stereo mix of Beach Boys' Party! was released. On November 20, 2015, Capitol issued an 81-track expanded remix, Beach Boys' Party! Uncovered and Unplugged, containing the original album without overdubs followed by a selection of outtakes culled from the album's original five recording sessions. Track listing Personnel Credits from band archivist Craig Slowinski. The Beach Boys Al Jardine – vocals, acoustic 6 and 12 string guitars, ashtray Bruce Johnston – vocals, electric bass Mike Love – vocals Brian Wilson – vocals, bass, piano, bongos Carl Wilson – vocals, acoustic 6 and 12 string guitars, bass Dennis Wilson – vocals, bongos, castanet, harmonica Guests Hal Blaine – bongos Ray Avery – bongos Steve Korthof – bongos, tambourine Ron Swallow – tambourine Terry Melcher – tambourine Billy Hinsche – harmonica on "Mountain Of Love" Dean Torrence – co-lead vocal on "Barbara Ann" Marilyn Wilson – vocals Charts Chart information courtesy of Allmusic and other music databases. Notes