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.VINYL TRACKLISTING3LP VinylLP1 – Introducing Expandedside A1 Speak Like A Child2 Party Chambers3 Mick's Up4 Headstart For Happiness (early version)5 Money-Go-Round (Parts 1&2) (Bert Bevans remix/club mix)LP1 - side B1 Long Hot Summer (extended version)2 Le Depart3 The Paris Match4 Spring, Summer, Autumn5 Mick's CompanyLP2 – Original Albumside C1 Mick's Blessings2 The Whole Point Of No Return3 Me Ship Came In!4 Blue Café5 The Paris Match6 My Ever Changing Moods7 Dropping Bombs On The WhitehouseLP2 - side D1 A Gospel2 Strength Of Your Nature3 You're The Best Thing4 Here's One That Got Away5 Headstart For Happiness6 Council Meetin'LP3 – Introducing Expanded / Post album singles and b-sides / Demos, outtakes and alternate versionsside E1 My Ever Changing Moods (long version)2 A Solid Bond In Your Heart3 The Big Boss Groove (12" version)4 You're The Dub ThingLP3 - side F1 Long Hot Summer (pre TSC demo)2 Party Chambers (alternate version)3 Up For Grabs (demo)4 Mick’s Demo5 Take It To The Top (demo)6 Dropping Bombs on The White House (alternate version)
