Revisit the cosmopolitan sound of The Style Council with the Café Bleu Special Edition Box set. Released in 1984, this debut album by Paul Weller and Mick Talbot defined a sophisticated blend of jazz, soul, and pop that refreshed British music. This lavish 6-disc set offers an immersive journey into this inventive era, featuring a wealth of previously unheard material, alternate takes, and live recordings. Key Features/Benefits Special Edition Box set format containing 6 audio CDs. Features the full original Café Bleu album, including hits like “My Ever Changing Moods” and “You’re The Best Thing.” Includes extensive bonus material: early demos, alternate versions, BBC session recordings, and live recordings. Contains superb new sleeve notes from broadcaster and Café Bleu champion Gary Crowley. Showcases the band's experimentation, including an early demo of “Long Hot Summer” (Aug 1982) evolving from “Le Départ.” Features the track 'The Paris Match' featuring Tracey Thorn on vocals. What's Included / Contents This 6-item set provides a deep dive into the Café Bleu era: CD1: Extended edition of Introducing… The Style Council. CD2: Café Bleu full album. CD3: All related singles, B-sides, remixes, and demos from that era. CD4: Unreleased demos, Outtakes & Alternate Versions, including an early demo of “Long Hot Summer” (Aug 1982), “Boy Hairdresser,” an extended 6:31 version of “The Paris Match,” and early variant “Summertime Song.” CD5 & CD6: Additional content (details not fully specified in provided data, assumed to complete the 6-disc set). Specifications Artist/Author: The Style Council Format: Box set (audioCD) Number of Items/Discs: 6 Edition: Special Edition Release Date: 2026-01-30 Language: Italian Manufacturer/Label: UMC - Polydor Dimensions: 393 x 351 x 50 mm Weight: 1.969 kg (1969g) Category Rank: #530 in Pop, #152 in Box Sets (CDs & Vinyl) Experience the definitive collection of The Style Council's groundbreaking debut with this comprehensive Special Edition Box set.
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