 Although the compilation gained Bowie a significant 1973 hit, "The Laughing Gnome," the album was either unheard or disregarded by most fans.The album cover was designed by Neon Park, known for his similar artwork for Frank Zappa's "Weasels Ripped My Flesh".In 1975 the album was issued in the U.K. with a new front cover featuring a "Young Americans" promotional photo and the U.S. cartoon design relegated to the inner gatefold.