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during the early 90’s. Clint Phillips, the
band’s drummer would come into the
Direct Hit store and hang out with his
crony Roger, who was the guitar player
for the Agitators. Since I was just
starting off the label, Clint was a
perfect partner to team up with, for the
Agitators first 7” release and Direct
Hits second. Clint had a determination
that totally drove the band, always
making fliers and artwork for upcoming
gigs, shamelessly promoting the band,
and all with an endless DIY ethic. The
straight up 1-2-3-4 punk rock was
perfect for a 7” slab of wax, so the ¼”
reel was sent off for pressing. The
Agitators would be the first colored
vinyl release on Direct Hit. When the
sweet slabs were received at the store,
we all were all like kids with a new toy.
We had a record stuffing “party” at the
store, where we set up an assembly
line and hand numbered the release,
then stuffed the record with fliers,
stickers and junk. This was a family
project and our baby was now ready to
venture out into the world.
Later on in the year, I was out in San
Francisco, and I visited Amoeba – and
Lo’ & Behold, fanning through the A’s,
what was I to stammer across, but the
sweet punk rock of the Agitators. Our
baby had made it to the big bay area
punk rock mecca. Somebody give me
a hallelujah …
