Jaked (Operater album)

Jaked is the debut album by Chicago 90s-emo band Operater, released January 1st, 1989 on One-Punch Records, being the third release for the label, (The first and second being Operater's debut EP "Hatchet" and Infernus's self titled debut album, respectively) and the first to sell over 10,000 copies (achieving this in June 1989). It was the first and only album to feature all of the original members, as bassist/backing vocalist Mark Mackay left in the middle of the US tour to be replaced by Vince Meraz. The album was re-released in analog-remastered form in 2009 for the 20 year anniversary of the album, with 3 bonus tracks and 4 demos. During recording, the album was a self-titled album, but afterwards, they named it after the song "Jaked", which didn't actually make it to the album, and instead would make it to their self-titled EP 5 months later.

The album was produced and mixed by One-Punch Records co-founder Mike Corral. The masterer remains uncredited. It was recorded, mixed, mastered, and released for a total of $3,000, as far as the first pressing goes. It was originally on vinyl and cassette only, but in March 1989 it got a CD release as well. The album was supported with a 6-month tour from January to June 1989, of 46 US states, and one show in Toronto.