[3] The release reflects the band's early punk influences,[4] as opposed to the post-punk style they later developed.

[5] Low featured a unique drum sound that became widely imitated following its release, although producer Tony Visconti refused to explain how he made it for many years.

The foldout of the EP contains pasted cutouts of both the band and the Warsaw Ghetto boy, with a lyrical excerpt from 'Leaders of Men'.

A remastered version of the EP was reissued by Rhino Entertainment to coincide with Record Store Day 2014.

[4] Trouser Press described the EP as "skillful but rather unexceptional" and noted the strong influence of Bowie's music on the band.