It began a string of under - performing Beach Boys albums that would last until 1974 .
Smiley Smile was released on September 18 , 1967 , and peaked at number 41 in the US making it their worst - selling album to that date .
Smiley Smile began a string of under - performing Beach Boys albums that would last until 1974 .
Smiley Smile was released on September 18 , 1967 , and peaked at number 41 in the US making it their worst - selling album to that date .