On March 16, 1984, “Polydor” label released “Café Bleu”, the debut Style Council (The) studio album. It was recorded October 1983 – January 1984, at “Solid Bond” and “CBS” in London, and was produced by Pete Wilson and Paul Weller.

Personnel:

• Paul Weller – vocals, guitar; bass guitar, synthesizer, flute
• Mick Talbot – keyboards, piano, Hammond organ; brass synthesizer, bass synthesizer, brass sound, clavinet
• Steve White – drums, percussion
• Randy Anderson – guitar
• Ben Watt – guitar
• Chris Bostock – double bass, bass
• Billy Chapman – saxophone
• Hilary Seabrook – saxophone
• Barbara Snow – trumpet
• Tracey Thorn – vocals
• Dizzi Heights (Brian Beaton) – rap
• Dee C. Lee – backing and co-vocals
• Bobby Valentino – violin
• Pete Wilson – drum programming

Track listing

All tracks by Paul Weller, except where noted.

1. Mick’s Blessings – Mick Talbot
2. The Whole Point of No Return
3. Me Ship Came In!
4. Blue Café
5. The Paris Match
6. My Ever Changing Moods
7. Dropping Bombs on the Whitehouse – Paul Weller, Mick Talbot
8. A Gospel
9. Strength of Your Nature
10. You’re the Best Thing
11. Here’s One That Got Away
12. Headstart for Happiness
13. Council Meetin’ – Paul Weller, Mikc Talbot