[1] It was subsequently re-pressed in 2000 and again in 2001, under the name The Initial Friend EP with an alternate track-listing and cover.

The recording sessions for the EP were funded by comedian and actor Dave Foley, who was an early fan of the band and had attended their first concert in January 1998.

[2] "Frug," which references the 1960s dance of the same name, and "85" were included in the soundtrack to the Christina Ricci film Desert Blue,[3] which led to the band's heightened popularity and eventual signing to a record label.

"Frug" was later included as the final song on the band's B-sides and rarities compilation, Rkives.

The EP was reissued 2 October 2020 on the Little Record Company label on streaming services and originally due on vinyl as well.