THE STYLE COUNCIL Cafe Bleu (Special Edition | The Classic
Album Expanded 2026 UK/EU 33-track triple album 3-LP pressed
on black vinyl. When Café Bleu was released in 1984,
Paul Weller and Mick Talbot introduced a sharply
defined new direction, blending jazz, soul, pop, and European
influences into a debut that stood apart from contemporary British
pop. More than an opening statement, the album set out the group's
aesthetic and musical intent with confidenceand clarity. The Café
Bleu Special Edition expands that original vision across three
LPs, opening the vaults to present early demos, alternate
versions, extended mixes, and unreleased material from the
period. Alongside the original album, the set traces the project's
development through club mixes, post-album singles, B-sides, and
working versions that reveal the group's exploratory approach during
one of the most creative phases of Weller's career. Housed inside a
triple gatefold picture sleeve with hype sticker, factory sealed.
Recommended).
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The Style Council Cafe Bleu - Expanded Special Edition 3-LP - Black Vinyl - Sealed UK 3-LP vinyl record set (Triple LP Album)
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| Tracklisting / Additional Info: |
LP1 - Introducing Expanded
Side One
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 Two
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 Three
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
Side Four
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 / Singles, B-Sides, Demos & Alternates
Side Five
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 Six
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)
Key Features
ˇ Special Edition 3LP set
ˇ Black Vinyl
ˇ Original 1984 debut album included
ˇ Expanded material: demos, alternates, extended mixes, B-sides
ˇ Career-defining early release from Paul Weller and Mick Talbot
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| Condition : |
Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
In Stock - Buy Now for shipping on Wednesday 20th May
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| Release date: |
OUT NOW! |
| Year of Release: |
2026 |
| Artist: |
The Style Council (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
Cafe Bleu (click here for more of the same title) |
| Price: |
£ 49.99, US$ 66.99
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| Format: |
3-LP vinyl record set (Triple LP Album) |
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| Record Label: |
Polydor |
| Catalogue No: |
6515776 |
| Country of Origin: |
UK
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| Date of Release: |
15 May 2026
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| EIL.COM Ref No |
STY3LCA892322 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Barcode : |
602465157765 |
| Genres: |
80's Pop, Rock
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| Related Artists: |
A Craze, Bruce Foxton, Dee C. Lee, Dizzi Heights, Indian Vibes, King Truman, Leah Weller, M.E.F.F., Main T Posse, Paul Weller, Players (Jam), Sharp, Slam Slam, Stone Foundation, Suggs & Paul Weller, Talbot & White, The Casbah Club, The Family Silver, The Jam, The Main T. Possee, The Questions, The Songbook Collective, Time UK, Tracie, Trio Valore, Yada Yada |
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| Alternative Names: |
STYLE COUNCIL |
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