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And now the wait is over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCafé Bleu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpecial 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Expanded Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Demos, Alternate Takes \u0026amp; Previously Unreleased Songs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-Fold Jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"selections\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLP1 – Introducing Expanded\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSide A:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeak Like a Child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParty Chambers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMick's Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadstart for Happiness (early version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoney-Go-Round (Parts 1\u0026amp;2) [Bert Bevans remix\/club mix]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSide B:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong Hot Summer (extended version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLe Depart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Paris Match\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring, Summer, Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMick's Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLP2 – Original Album\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSide C:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMick's Blessings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Whole Point of No Return\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMe Ship Came In!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Café\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Paris Match\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Ever Changing Moods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDropping Bombs on the Whitehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSide D:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Gospel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength of Your Nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're the Best Thing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHere's One That Got Away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadstart for Happiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouncil Meetin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLP3 – Introducing Expanded \/ Post-Album Singles and B-sides \/ Demos, Outtakes and Alternate Versions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSide E:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Ever Changing Moods (long version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Solid Bond in Your Heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Big Boss Groove (12\" version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're the Dub Thing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSide F:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong Hot Summer (pre TSC demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParty Chambers (alternate version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp for Grabs (demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMick's Demo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake It to the Top (demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDropping Bombs on the White House (alternate version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"UMG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59547246788689,"sku":"602465157765","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/5778\/3889\/files\/ARPB_234400__196977__12112025021828-3019.jpg?v=1779330875","url":"https:\/\/c09u90-kd.myshopify.com\/products\/pre-order-the-style-council-cafe-bleu-special-edition-lp","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}