Release Date: 30 January 2026
Format: LP Triple Vinyl
Label: UMR
£44.99
The Style Council Café Bleu - Special Edition Limited Vinyl 3LP Set
GIVEAWAY/PROMO - ‘Le Bleu Post’ Newspapers Print
Overview:
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.
Featured Tracks:
LP1 – Introducing Expanded
Side A
1 Speak Like A Child
2 Party Chambers
3 Mick's Up
4 Headstart For Happiness (early version)
5 Money-Go-Round (Parts 1&2) (Bert Bevans remix/club mix)
LP1 - Side B
1 Long Hot Summer (extended version)
2 Le Depart
3 The Paris Match
4 Spring, Summer, Autumn
5 Mick's Company
LP2 – Original Album
Side C
1 Mick's Blessings
2 The Whole Point Of No Return
3 Me Ship Came In!
4 Blue Café
5 The Paris Match
6 My Ever Changing Moods
7 Dropping Bombs On The Whitehouse
LP2 - Side D
1 A Gospel
2 Strength Of Your Nature
3 You're The Best Thing
4 Here's One That Got Away
5 Headstart For Happiness
6 Council Meetin'
LP3 – Introducing Expanded / Post album singles and b-sides / Demos, outtakes and alternate versions
Side E
1 My Ever Changing Moods (long version)
2 A Solid Bond In Your Heart
3 The Big Boss Groove (12" version)
4 You're The Dub Thing
LP3 - Side F
1 Long Hot Summer (pre TSC demo)
2 Party Chambers (alternate version)
3 Up For Grabs (demo)
4 Mick’s Demo
5 Take It To The Top (demo)
6 Dropping Bombs on The White House (alternate version)
Release Date: 30 January 2026
Format: Boxed Set CD Large
Label: UMC
£89.99
Release Date: 30 October 2020
Format: LP Triple Vinyl
Label: UMC / Polydor
£44.99
Release Date: 15 September 2017
Format: LP Vinyl
Label: USM/Polydor
£19.99
Release Date: 15 September 2017
Format: LP Double Vinyl
Label: USM/Polydor
£24.99
