{"product_id":"the-style-council-cafe-bleu-special-edition","title":"The Style Council - Café Bleu (Special Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased: Delayed release date now of 15.05.26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen The Style Council’s debut album\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCafé Bleu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas 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.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCafé Bleu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas more than a debut—it was a statement of intent, redefining what British pop could sound like in a new decade.\u003cbr\u003eSince 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6CD - The Café 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 Weller’s career. This lavish release unveils a wealth of previously unheard material, including early demos, alternate takes, and unreleased songs that showcase the band’s restless drive for experimentation and evolution. Adding even more depth, the set features an extraordinary collection of BBC session and live recordings, capturing the band in full creative flight. Completing the package are superb new sleeve notes from broadcaster and longtime Café Bleu champion Gary Crowley, offering fresh insight into this timeless classic’s enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eclipse Records","offers":[{"title":"Limited Edition 6CD Boxset","offer_id":56521323217274,"sku":"6515728","price":96.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Limited Edition Vinyl 3LP","offer_id":56521323250042,"sku":"6515776","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/9534\/1913\/files\/0e420e8f-73fd-4afc-94ae-13c7bc311f3d_thumbnail_4096.webp?v=1769554030","url":"https:\/\/eclipse-records.co.uk\/products\/the-style-council-cafe-bleu-special-edition","provider":"Eclipse Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}