On June 12, 1977, “Philadelphia International” label released the self-titled, debut Teddy Pendergrass album. It was recorded 1976 – 1877, at “Sigma Sound” in Philadelphia, and was produced by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, John Whitehead and Gene McFadden.

Personnel:

• Teddy Pendergrass – vocals
• Roland Chambers – guitar
• Dennis Harris – guitar
• Dexter Wansel – keyboards, synthesizers
• Victor Carstarphen – keyboards, synthesizers
• Ron Kersey – keyboards, synthesizers
• Michael “Sugar Bear” Foreman – bass
• Jimmy Williams – bass
• Keith Benson – drums, percussion
• Karl Chambers – drums, percussion
• Charles Collins – drums, percussion
• Larry Washington – bongos, congas
• MFSB – strings, horns
• Bobby Martin – arrangements
• Jack Faith – arrangements
• Ed Lee – design, artwork
• Frank Laffitte – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, except where noted.

1. You Can’t Hide from Yourself
2. Somebody Told Me – Victor Carstarphen, Kenneth Gamble, Gene McFarden, John Whitehead
3. Be Sure
4. And If I Had
5. I Don’t Love You Anymore
6. The Whole Town’s Laughing Me – Sherman Marshall, Ted Wortham
7. Easy, Easy, Got to Take It Easy – Victor Cartstarphen, Kenneth Gamble, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead
8. The More I Get, the More I Want – Victor Cartstarphen, Kenneth Gamble, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead