Wire, completing their transition from the boisterous punk of Pink Flag, via the more accomplished and melodic Chairs Missing into the seminal "art-punk" genre that has led to their lasting influence. The album was released in 1979 on EMI imprint Harvest Records. It was first reissued on compact disc in 1989.

One hundred fifty-four is the natural number following one hundred fifty-three and preceding one hundred fifty-five.