[Pre Order] The Style Council – Caf Bleu (Special Edition) – LP

Description

Release Date: May 15, 2026

Special 3LP Expanded Edition of the Band’s Debut Album
Treasure Trove of Demos, Alternate Takes & Unreleased Songs!

When The Style Council’s debut albumCaf Bleuwas 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.Caf Bleuwas more than a debutit 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.

TheCaf BleuSpecial 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.

Features

• Limited Edition
• Special Expanded Edition
• 3LP
• Early Demos, Alternate Takes & Previously Unreleased Songs
• Tri-Fold Jacket
• Made in Germany

Selections

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]

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 Caf
5. The Paris Match
6. My Ever Changing Moods
7. Dropping Bombs on the Whitehouse

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

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)

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