The Style Council - Cafe Bleu (3LP Special Edition)

When Paul Weller disbanded The Jam at the height of their fame in 1982, it was nothing short of seismic - a bold, almost reckless act of creative reinvention that stunned fans and critics alike. But out of that audacious decision emerged one of the most inspired pivots in British pop history: The Style Council. 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. 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. Track list: LP 1: Introducing Expanded Side A Speak Like A Child Party Chambers Mick's Up Headstart For Happiness (Early Version) Money-Go-Round (Parts 1&2) (Bert Bevans Remix / Club Mix) Side B Long Hot Summer (Extended Version) Le Depart The Paris Match Spring, Summer, Autumn Mick's Company LP 2: Original Album Side C Mick's Blessings The Whole Point Of No Return Me Ship Came In! Blue Café The Paris Match My Ever Changing Moods Side D Dropping Bombs On The Whitehouse A Gospel Strength Of Your Nature You're The Best Thing Here's One That Got Away Headstart For Happiness Council Meetin' LP 3: Introducing Expanded / Post album singles and b-sides / Demos, outtakes and alternate versions Side E My Ever Changing Moods (Long Version) A Solid Bond In Your Heart The Big Boss Groove (12" Version) You're The Dub Thing Long Hot Summer (Pre TSC Demo) Side F Party Chambers (Alternate Version) Up For Grabs (Demo) Mick’s Demo Take It To The Top (Demo) Dropping Bombs on The White House (Alternate Version)