The Style Council - Café Bleu, Special Edition, 3xLp Black Vinyl

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.  Tracklist: 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)