Leary commented that he liked it, the photographer gave him the photo and its reproduction rights, and the girl's picture was cropped, blown up, and used on the EP's U.S. cover. The cover image that has become most associated with the EP was not used on its original American pressing; it featured a plain green sleeve and a clear vinyl record, and was marketed as a pre-release edition. The EP was recorded in Athens, Georgia and New York City. Two of its songs, "To Parter" and "Tornadoes," were originally intended as part of the band's "Rembrandt Pussyhorse" album, which was completed long before "Cream Corn..."'s debut. Alternative Tentacles, who had the initial option to release "Rembrandt Pussyhorse" (first titled "Rembrandt Pussy Horse"), held it for a year before ultimately declining to publish it. While waiting on Alternative Tentacles, Butthole Surfers released this EP through Touch and Go. It is not known if the inclusion of two proposed "Rembrandt Pussyhorse" songs on "Cream Corn..." factored into Alternative Tentacles' final decision. All songs written and produced by Butthole Surfers. All songs written and produced by the Butthole Surfers.