The Style Council – Café Bleu (3xLP, Special edition)
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When The Style Council’s debut album Café Bleu was released in 1984, Weller and wing-man Mick Talbot unveiled a cosmopolitan blend of jazz, soul, and pop that felt effortlessly sophisticated and daringly fresh. Café Bleu was more than a debut—it was a statement of intent, redefining what British pop could sound like in a new decade.
Since then, fans have been waiting for a deep dive into the Style Council vaults eager to hear any unreleased material. And now the wait is over.
The Café Bleu Special Edition is a treasure trove for Style Council devotees and music lovers alike - an immersive journey into one of the most inventive eras of Paul Weller’s career. This lavish release unveils a wealth of previously unheard material, including early demos, alternate takes, and unreleased songs that showcase the band’s restless drive for experimentation and evolution.
3LP - Black Vinyl Set with Printed Inners housed in a Triple Gatefold Sleeve (2026 Expanded Reissue).
Genre: Pop & Rock
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AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: The Style CouncilLabel: Polydor, Universal Music RecordingsFormat: LPUnits: 3Country: WorldwideGenre: Pop & RockIntroducing Expanded
A1 Speak Like A Child
A2 Party Chambers
A3 Mick'S Up
A4 Headstart For Happiness (Early Version)
A5 Money-Go-Round (Parts 1&Amp;2) (Bert Bevans Remix / Club Mix)
B1 Long Hot Summer (Extended Version)
B2 Le Depart
B3 The Paris Match (Early Version)
B4 Spring, Summer, Autumn
B5 Mick'S Company
Original Album
C1 Mick'S Blessings
C2 The Whole Point Ii
C3 Me Ship Came In!
A4 Blue Café
C5 The Paris Match
C6 My Ever Changing Moods
C7 Dropping Bombs On The Whitehouse
D1 A Gospel
D2 Strength Of Your Nature
D3 You'Re The Best Thing (Long Version)
D4 Here'S One That Got Away
D5 Headstart For Happiness
B6 Council Meetin'
Introducing Expanded / Post Album Singles And B-sides / Demos, Outtakes And Alternate Versions
E1 My Ever Changing Moods (Long Version)
E2 A Solid Bond In Your Heart
E3 The Big Boss Groove (12″ Version)
E4 You’Re The Dub Thing
F1 Long Hot Summer (Pre Tsc Demo)
F2 Party Chambers (Alternate Version)
F3 Up For Grabs (Demo)
F4 Mick’S Demo
F5 Take It To The Top (Demo)
F6 Dropping Bombs On The White House (Alternate Version)