Mtume – Theater Of The Mind (Vinyl LP)

Mtume – Theater Of The Mind was released in 1986 on Epic. James Mtume blends funk, soul and early hip-hop influences with a cool 80s sound – Bootsy Collins joins on spacebass. Highlights include "Breathless" and the tribute "I Don't Believe You Heard Me (A Tribute To James Brown)".

On offer is the original European pressing from 1986 on Epic (EPC 26923), with the original inner sleeve (OIS) with photos and lyrics.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Epic – EPC 26923
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1986
• Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco, Downtempo – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Theme For Theater Of The Mind (2:13)
2. P.O.P. Generation (4:02)
3. Breathless (4:46)
4. I Don't Believe You Heard Me (A Tribute To James Brown) (4:13)
5. Body & Soul (Take Me) (4:33)

Side B

1. New Face Deli (5:58)
2. I'd Rather Be With You (4:54)
3. Deep Freeze (Rap-A-Song) (Part 1) (6:19)
4. Deep Freeze (Tree's Thing) (Part 2) (2:28)

Personnel

James Mtume (Directed By), Bootsy Collins (Spacebass, Keyboards, Vocals), Raymond Jackson (Bass, Vocals), David Frank (Keyboards).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original European pressing from 1986 on Epic (EPC 26923).

Is Bootsy Collins on it?
Yes, Bootsy Collins plays spacebass and keyboards and adds vocals.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Soul / Funk collection.