The album was recorded for only $8000 US over a period of two weeks in marathon all-night sessions ending on Easter Sunday morning.

[2] A groundbreaking release by Christian music standards at the time, the album caused considerable controversy among Christian music critics, many of whom found fault with controversial themes and its heavy rock sounds,[3] which are clearly influenced by Led Zeppelin.

No Christian record label in the United States or Great Britain would agree to distribute the album.

Many Christian bookstores sold the album from behind the counter, as the cover art was considered too controversial to display openly.

Awaiting Your Reply along with its follow-up, Rainbow's End, quickly solidified Resurrection Band's place in the upper echelon of Christian rock music due to the band's socially conscious Christian lyrics and solid musicianship.