The Style Council - Long Hot Summer (Vinyl 7" | DE Original | 1983)

The Style Council – Long Hot Summer was released in August 1983 and is one of the best-known early singles by Paul Weller and Mick Talbot. A laid-back, soulful pop song with synth bass, Hammond organ and plenty of summer feeling. The B-side is the instrumental Le Départ.

On offer is the original German pressing of the 7" single from 1983 on Polydor (815 276-7 / 815 276-7 Y).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Polydor – 815 276-7 / 815 276-7 Y
• Format: Vinyl 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 29 Aug. 1983
• Genre: Electronic, Pop, Synth-Pop, Soul, Mod – more in Synth-Pop

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Long Hot Summer (3:49)

Side B

1. Le Départ (2:45)

Personnel

Paul Weller (Vocals, Guitar, Synth), Mick Talbot (Hammond Organ, Piano, Synthesizer, Vocals), Steve White (Drums, Percussion), Paul Weller (Producer), Peter Wilson (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the original German pressing from 1983 on Polydor.

What's on the B-side?
The B-side features Le Départ.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Synth-Pop collection.