Style Council - Cafe' Bleu - Special Edition

Style Council – Café Bleu

Introduction

This special edition of “Café Bleu” by Style Council offers a deep dive into the band’s 1984 debut, enriched with unreleased material, demos, and live recordings. Designed for both longtime fans and newcomers, it highlights the group’s artistic development in an expanded, thoughtfully curated format.

Key Features

• Format: 3 LP black vinyl
• Genre: Sophisti‑pop / Sophisticated pop
• Label: Polydor / Universal Recordings
• Year: 2026
• EAN: 0602465157765

Tracklist

• LP1 – Side A: Speak Like A Child; Party Chambers; Mick’s Up; Headstart For Happiness ; Money‑Go‑Round
• LP1 – Side B: Long Hot Summer ; Le Depart; The Paris Match; Spring, Summer, Autumn; Mick’s Company
• LP2 – Side C: Mick’s Blessings; The Whole Point Of No Return; Me Ship Came In!; Blue Café; The Paris Match; My Ever Changing Moods; Dropping Bombs On The Whitehouse
• LP2 – Side D: A Gospel; Strength Of Your Nature; You’re The Best Thing; Here’s One That Got Away; Headstart For Happiness; Council Meetin’
• LP3 – Side E: My Ever Changing Moods ; A Solid Bond In Your Heart; The Big Boss Groove ; You’re The Dub Thing
• LP3 – Side F: Long Hot Summer ; Party Chambers ; Up For Grabs ; Mick’s Demo; Take It To The Top ; Dropping Bombs On The White House

Why You'll Love It

This special edition elevates the original album with a rich array of alternate takes and live performances, delivering a comprehensive listening journey. Ideal for collectors and fans eager to explore the band’s early creative process.

Trivia

• The box set features demos and outtakes that reveal how tracks evolved before their final versions.
• Includes BBC sessions and live shows from iconic venues like the Dominion Theatre and Goldiggers, capturing the band’s live energy.
• The packaging includes new sleevenotes by Gary Crowley, a longtime champion of the album.