The song is one of the many songs quoted and parodied on the 1976 album "The Third Reich 'n Roll" by the avantgarde group The Residents. "Psychotic Reaction" was also covered during the 1970s by The Radiators from Space (B-side to "Enemies", 1977) and by Television, who included the song in their early sets which emphasized the "rave-up" section. Covers made during the 1980s include a live version by The Cramps on their 1983 live mini-album, "Smell of Female" and by artist Nash the Slash. The Nash the Slash version was released on his 1984 album "American Bandages", inserting paraphrased excerpts of John Hinckley's letter to Jodie Foster, as well as lines from the movie "Taxi Driver", between the verses.