In November 1978, “Epic” label released “Kiss This World Goodbye”, the debut Mtume album. It was recorded in 1978, at “RCA Studios” in New York City, and was produced by James Mtume and Reggie Lucas.

Personnel:

• James Mtume – lead and backing vocals, congas, percussion
• Tawatha Agee – lead and backing vocals
• Reggie Lucas – guitar
• Hubert Eaves III – keyboards
• Basil Fearrington – bass
• Howard King – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Reggie Lucas and James Mtume, except where noted.

1. Theme (for the People) opening – Tawatha Agee, Reggie Lucas, James Mtume
2. Just Funnin’ – Howard King, Reggie Lucas, James Mtume
3. Kiss This World Goodbye
4. Insert
5. The Closer I Get to You
6. Love Lock
7. Funky Constellation
8. Closer to the End
9. Metal Flake Mind
10. Phase I – James Mtume (subtitled 40 Seconds dedicated to all Conga Players)
11. Day of the Reggin
12. This Is Your World
13. Theme (for the People) exit – Tawatha Agee, Reggie Lucas, James Mtume