While the band still failed to break into the mainstream success at the time of its release, critical praise given to Prison Bound garnered attention from major labels, including Epic Records, with whom Social Distortion would eventually sign in 1989.
The album's critical reception, although not translating to mainstream success at the time, still garnered attention from prominent record companies, such as Epic Records, which ultimately led to Social Distortion's collaboration with them in 1989.