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Fortuitously, the band's debut received a review from Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones, who noted it for its competent musicianship. Around the same time, Sting and Copeland joined the band Strontium 90, where they encountered veteran guitarist Andy Summers. Impressed by Summers's talent, they invited him to join The Police, leading to Padovani's departure and solidifying what would become one of the most dynamic trios in rock history.

With the new lineup, The Police presented their sound—an eclectic mix of punk, hard rock, reggae, and pop—throughout 1977. Although they primarily played alongside punk bands, their unique fusion set them apart. The band faced financial challenges, yet they recorded multiple albums with German composer Eberhard Schoener, broadening their exposure.