AAASPR

What is AAASPR?

AAASPR aka Astia Approved Analogue Signal Path Release is all about audio quality. It is a more accurate version of SPARS code that tells about the signal path of an audio release and guarantees the best possible listening experience.

AAASPR label is awarded to analogue signal path releases that are completed at Astia-studio. It guarantees that the audio was recorded, mixed and mastered on magnetic tape without conversion to digital (A/D and D/A conversion). The format must be analogue so it’s either a vinyl record or cassette. And also during the duplication process the signal path stays analogue.

AAASPR guarantees that all playing and singing on the release are both played and sang by humans without computer editing. In other words the drums are not quantized nor replaced with samples, instead of software the amps are real, and all vocal tracks are genuinely sang without any computer-based pitch correction and without copy/paste.

The people who have been awarded the AAASPR stamp on their release want you to experience the best possible listening experience, which can be achieved with analogue signal path. To get the best out the music you should avoid any digital conversion also during playback.

This is a list with all AAASPR approved cassette and vinyl record releases. By clicking under the name of the release you can order it. Astia-studio receives no percentage or other compensation from the orders. Clicking the link doesn’t obligate you to buy. The sole purpose is to help you enjoy music with the best possible quality and for the musicians to reach as wide audience as possible.

AAASPR releases

Backwards

I Surrender, EP. Released as vinyl record on April 10th 2021.
Order the vinyl record directly from the band.

Cold Dogs

Second Round, EP. Released as vinyl record on July 26th 2022.
Order the vinyl record directly from the band.

Dr. Papas (Pure Blues & Rock’n Roll)

Debut album. Will be released as vinyl record in spring 2023.
Pre-order the vinyl record directly from the band.

Eldanka

Joldanka Patrol, album. Will be released as vinyl record in early 2023.
Pre-order the vinyl record directly from the band.

Grobéty, Florian

Polar Eclipse, album. Released both as vinyl record and cassette on June 10th 2022.
Order the vinyl record directly from Florian.Order the cassette directly from Florian.

Irvisko

Katkon jälkeen, EP. Released as vinyl record on March 1st 2021.
Order the vinyl record directly from the band.

Motion in the Ocean

First Class, debut album. Released as cassette on November 5th 2022.
Order the cassette directly from the band.

Niitty- ja Kytömäki

Kuningasten Kunnioiksi, album. Will be released on April 8th 2023.
Pre-order the vinyl record directly from the band.

Pelko

Cassette EP. Will be released in spring 2023.
Pre-order the cassette directly from the band.

Satanic Warmaster

Carelian Satanic Metal, remixed and remastered album. Released as vinyl record on July 1st 2022.
Order the vinyl record from Werewolf Records.

Scarlet

Circle of Bones, album. Released as both vinyl record and cassette on November 11th 2022.
Order the CrO2 TYPE II cassette directly from the band.Order the vinyl record directly from the band.

Serpico

The Chosen Four, album. Will be released during 2023.
Pre-order the vinyl record directly from the band.
Pre-order the cassette directly from the band.

Skepticism

Stormcrowfleet, remixed and remastered album. Released as vinyl record on October 26th 2018.
Order the vinyl record from Discogs.

Spell of Torment

His Tempting Ritual, debut album. Released as vinyl record on May 15th 2019. This is the first official AAASPR release!
Order the vinyl record from Levykauppa Äx.

Vanguardian

II: The Heretic, EP. Released as vinyl record on December 16th 2022.
Order the vinyl record from Inverse Records.

Ymir

Aeons of Sorrow, album. Released as cassette on October 12th 2022 and on vinyl during 2023.
Pre-order the vinyl record from Werewolf Records.
Order the cassette from Werewolf Records.

Latest update December 29th 2022.