Intense Records

Café Bleu - Special Edition (3LP)

UMR/ Polydor
6515776
Pop
3x12"

Pre-order - Friday 30th January 2026

£37.49 (£44.99 incl. VAT)

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. Tracklist:LP1 Introducing Expandedside A 1 Speak Like A Child2 Party Chambers3 Mick's Up4 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 Depart3 The Paris Match4 Spring, Summer, Autumn5 Mick's CompanyLP2 Original Albumside C 1 Mick's Blessings2 The Whole Point Of No Return3 Me Ship Came In!4 Blue Caf5 The Paris Match6 My Ever Changing Moods7 Dropping Bombs On The WhitehouseLP2 - side D1 A Gospel2 Strength Of Your Nature3 You're The Best Thing4 Here's One That Got Away5 Headstart For Happiness6 Council Meetin'LP3 Introducing Expanded / Post album singles and b-sides / Demos, outtakes and alternate versionsside E1 My Ever Changing Moods (long version)2 A Solid Bond In Your Heart3 The Big Boss Groove (12" version)4 You're The Dub ThingLP3 - side F1 Long Hot Summer (pre TSC demo)2 Party Chambers (alternate version)3 Up For Grabs (demo)4 Micks Demo5 Take It To The Top (demo)6 Dropping Bombs on The White House (alternate version)