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Music stories.
Artists, albums and discoveries worth another listen.
Hot Chocolate’s Cicero Park: Before the Familiar Hits
Before “You Sexy Thing”, Hot Chocolate’s debut connected pop songwriting with darker stories and wider questions. Follow Errol Brown and Tony Wilson into Cicero Park.

Carsten Hansen
Oct 184 min read
Handsome Boy Modeling School’s White People: Serious Music in a Ridiculous Suit
Prince Paul and Dan the Automator turn an absurd modeling-school joke into a vivid album of unexpected musical encounters. A closer listen to White People.

Carsten Hansen
Sep 263 min read
Héctor Lavoe’s Comedia: The Smile, the Singer and the Music
The Chaplin cover is only the beginning. Listen beyond “El Cantante” to hear how Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón and Rubén Blades made Comedia a salsa classic.

Carsten Hansen
Sep 263 min read
The record I decided not to sell
A nearly perfect looking Harry Nilsson LP had two tiny pressing flaws. Here is why listening matters as much as grading.

Carsten Hansen
Sep 251 min read


🎵 New Arrivals: Vinyl Me, Please Editions
Discover the latest Vinyl Me, Please exclusive editions at Mr. Hansen Records — limited collector pressings with distinctive vinyl colours and artwork.

Carsten Hansen
Aug 242 min read


The Cure on Vinyl – Melancholy, Mystery and the Art of the Album
From post-punk shadows to expansive pop, discover why The Cure’s atmosphere, artwork and sound make their albums especially rewarding on vinyl.

Carsten Hansen
Jul 285 min read


Vinyl encourages focused listening and gives electronic music time to develop across an entire album side.
Discover why vinyl suits electronic music so well, giving long-form arrangements, deep sound and carefully sequenced album sides room to unfold.

Carsten Hansen
Jul 213 min read


Elton John
A collector-focused guide to Elton John’s vinyl discography, with practical pressing tips, UK vs US notes, and what to check in the deadwax before you buy.

Carsten Hansen
Jul 145 min read


The Legacy of Earth Wind and Fire Across Languages and Cultures
A multilingual journey through Earth, Wind & Fire’s blend of soul, funk and jazz — and the lasting cultural reach of their music.

Carsten Hansen
Jun 217 min read


Collecting Electronic Vinyl: A Journey into Rare Electronic Music Vinyl for Collectors
A collector’s journey through electronic music on vinyl, from distinctive pressings and artwork to the stories and sounds behind each record.

Carsten Hansen
Jun 164 min read


Fleetwood Mac and the Modern Appeal of Colored Vinyl
Explore Fleetwood Mac’s remarkable musical evolution and discover why classic albums and modern coloured-vinyl editions continue to fascinate collectors.

Carsten Hansen
Jun 125 min read


Mr. Hansen Records præsenterer: Are You There God? It's Me, @ på vinyl
Mød @ og EP’en Are You There God? It’s Me, @ — en særpræget Carpark Records-udgivelse, hvor indierock, eksperimenter og flot vinyl mødes.

Carsten Hansen
Jun 113 min read


🎶 New Arrivals: Vinyl Me Please Exclusive Pressings
Explore a fresh selection of Vinyl Me, Please exclusives — carefully produced collector editions featuring coloured vinyl and distinctive packaging.

Carsten Hansen
Jun 111 min read


Uncovering Rare Hip Hop Vinyls Online
Practical guidance for finding rare hip-hop vinyl online, evaluating editions and buying confidently while enjoying the thrill of the search.

Carsten Hansen
Jun 94 min read


The Doors
Explore the story and enduring sound of The Doors, whose blend of rock, blues, jazz, psychedelia and poetry continues to attract new listeners.

Carsten Hansen
Jun 72 min read


Finding and Buying Rare Vinyl LPs for Your Collection
Practical advice for finding and buying rare or out-of-print LPs, from identifying desirable pressings to judging condition and value.

Carsten Hansen
Jun 23 min read


Finding and Buying Rare Vinyl LPs for Your Collection
Build a thoughtful vinyl collection with practical guidance on rare pressings, condition, edition details and the pleasure of finding something unique.

Carsten Hansen
Jun 14 min read


Vinyl Me Please and the Modern Appeal of Colored Vinyl Records
Discover why Vinyl Me, Please and coloured pressings appeal to modern collectors through thoughtful mastering, presentation and distinctive physical design.

Carsten Hansen
Jun 13 min read


How to Locate Out-of-Print LPs: A Guide for Serious Vinyl Collectors
A practical guide to locating out-of-print LPs, assessing scarce editions and enjoying the patient search that makes record collecting rewarding.

Carsten Hansen
May 264 min read


Exploring Rare Electronic Music Records
Explore the appeal of rare electronic records, where innovative sound, unusual pressings and visual design become part of the collecting experience.

Carsten Hansen
May 183 min read
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