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HANDS ON RECORDS SHOP PROFILE
'Hands On' was established in 1995 and has grown impressively over the period of 10 years since that time. Proprietor Matt Handy has worked with 1000's of other DJs during those ten years and the business is now fully established on shop premises based in Albert Road in Southsea.
Having DJ'ed himself for about twelve years, Matt's long term knowledge and experience with the dance music industry has allowed him to be able to cater for any kind of dance music taste. As a record store, the shop stocks every type of dance music related 12" vinyl available and quite often before most high street stores. Whether it is House, Progressive, Tech House, Techno, Break beat, Drum & Bass Hard house, Trance or Commercial Releases you are after, you will find it at 'Hands On'. From the latest promos to the rarest deletion .
The store is packed to the brim with a whole range of 12" vinyl, CD's and DJ merchandise. There is a rack for each possible dance music style imaginable and caters for every taste. The staff are friendly and have an in-depth knowledge of each particular genre, to help you find exactly what you need whether you are a DJ, collector or just a fan of dance music.
Largely, 'Hands On' stocks quantity's of dance 12" vinyl of every kind, however, CD's are also available including the very best underground compilations, not available in most high street stores. There is also a selection of merchandise such as T-Shirts, Record Bags, Slipmatts, Needles and Headphones available, all at quality prices and from the best manufacturers. 'Hands On' are the largest independent stockists in the south of every possible label. If you do not see what you are after, the shop offers a quick and effective ordering service to make sure you get the vinyl you need and there are eight listening posts within the store, to ensure you have the track you want before you buy it.
'Hands On' also offers a tutorial service to fans of dance music that are eager to become DJ's. Private lessons are available as well as group tutorials for students and young people, which are well advertised and take place all over the south coast.
Alongside running a performers and artists agency , sound & lighting & décor hire , printing and design departments , CD & Vinyl pressing services , equipment repairs and pretty much anything dance music & promotion related.
The 'Hands On' studio located at the old premises 112a Albert Rd , Southsea is always busy with many DJ's, writers and producers working on forthcoming releases as you read this.
The 'Hands On' website also offers a simple and effective mail order way of ordering the tracks, equipment and merchandising you need. Which will also soon have a internet radio as well to help promote all the good talent around the areas . www.handsonrecords.co.uk
Ideally, the store is an excellent option for anyone looking to further their dance or underground record collection and is largely visited by DJ's, collectors and fans of the latest dance music of all genres. The store is also a perfect option if you are looking for a rare track, wanting to learn to DJ professionally or just interested in the whole dance music phenomenon and want more information on club nights, labels, DJ's and/or DJ related equipment such as turntables, mixers, speakers and needles they will beat any quote. Mixmag
'Hands On Records' is a friendly, atmospheric place to find the very latest and rarest in dance music related vinyl and CD's. The store is customer driven, offers effective service and has every corner of a customer's club culture needs covered through spending years researching the industry. We are fairly priced, have experienced staff and take pride in being able to deal with a customer's musical needs quickly and effectively and through this; have established a reputation for excellence not only on the south coast, but throughout the country and further afield around the world . Upfront
The boys at hands on records haven't been sat still for very long at all lately (well perhaps ever in the last 10 yrs) and celebrated their 10th Birthday last year with some mammoth parties there is even more in the pipe line for 2006. As well a buying a new shop which will be located across the road in Albert Rd, they will be turning the old premises located at the back of Albert Rd into a Full recording studio - HANDS ON STUDIOS will offer a rehearsal room for bands as well as qualified engineers.Rates so cheap, bands and DJs are able to record & practice on a small budget.
HANDS ON RECORDS & STUDIOS
139 & 112a ALBERT RD (waverly rd entrance for 112a) ,
SOUTHSEA , HANTS , ENGLAND , PO4 0JS
02392 755750 / 07785 504909
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