Reviewing the 20th anniversary reissue, Michael Christopher of "The Phoenix" rated the album 3.5 out of 4 stars stating while the bonus track "Piss" does not match up to the rest of the material, the groove that flows through the original record is the muscle behind what mattered most. Denise Falzon of "Exclaim!" stated that the reissue sounds a little cleaner from the enhanced production quality. She noted that "Piss" does sound oddly out of place on the reissue, but the release is worthwhile for the DVD showcasing the band's dynamic live performance. In 2005, "Vulgar Display of Power" was ranked number 333 in "Rock Hard" magazine's book of "The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time".