THE STYLE COUNCIL – Caf Bleu – Special Edition – 3LP – Black Vinyl Set [MAY 15]

3LP – Black Vinyl Set with Printed Inners housed in a Triple Gatefold Sleeve (2026 Expanded Reissue).

When The Style Councils debut album Caf 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. Caf Bleu was 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.

The Caf 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 Wellers career. This lavish release unveils a wealth of previously unheard material, including early demos, alternate takes, and unreleased songs that showcase the bands restless drive for experimentation and evolution.

3LP Tracklist:

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)

LP1 – 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

LP2 – 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

LP3 – Side F

1. Long Hot Summer (pre TSC demo)
2. Party Chambers (alternate version)
3. Up For Grabs (demo)
4. Micks Demo
5. Take It To The Top (demo)
6. Dropping Bombs on The White House (alternate version)