PREORDER – Released May 15th

**Any orders containing preorders will only be despatched when the last item is available**

When The Style Councils debut albumCaf Bleuwas 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 Bleuwas 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.

TheCaf Bleu Special Editionis 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.

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)