diff --git a/cli/recipe/release.go b/cli/recipe/release.go
index b8631749..bb94dbb8 100644
--- a/cli/recipe/release.go
+++ b/cli/recipe/release.go
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ You may invoke this command in "wizard" mode and be prompted for input:
 			}
 		}
 
-		if (!internal.Major && !internal.Minor && !internal.Patch) && tagString != "" {
+		if (!internal.Major && !internal.Minor && !internal.Patch) && tagString == "" {
 			logrus.Fatal("please specify <version> or bump type (--major/--minor/--patch)")
 		}