Hectic
Hectic is the debut EP by the American ska punk band Operation Ivy. It was released in January 1988 through Lookout! Records (LK 003). "Hectic" is credited as one of the first ska-core records. In 1991, all 6 tracks from "Hectic" were later released on the self-titled compilation album, which also featured all the tracks from "Energy" and two tracks from the "Turn It Around!" compilation. "Hectic" was re-released on 12-inch vinyl by Hellcat Records on April 18, 2012. Larry Livermore, founder of Lookout! Records, has said that Lookout! was founded solely to release an  Operation Ivy record. Lookout! Records was in fact started with simply a PO Box in order to release records by Livermore's own band, The Lookouts. This was said to emphasize Operation Ivy's importance in Lookout! Records' catalog. Influence. "Hectic" is often overshadowed by "Energy", mainly because the songs on "Hectic" are included on "Energy. However, "Hectic" is widely regarded as the first ska-core record. Personnel. Additional musicians Production