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. The emotion from both the lyrics and music is captured on magnetic tape. Analogue signal path delivers that emotion to the listener.
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
- I Surrender, EP. Released as vinyl record on April 10, 2021.
Order the vinyl record directly from the band.
- Second Round, EP. Released as vinyl record on July 26, 2022.
Order the vinyl record directly from the band.
Dr. Papas (Pure Blues & Rock’n Roll)
- Down to the Swamp, debut album. Released as vinyl record 0n April 7, 2023.
Order the vinyl record directly from the band. - Burning Fever, album. Released as vinyl record on February 24, 2026.
Order the vinyl record directly from the band.
- Joldanka Patrol, album. Released as vinyl record on February 18, 2023.
Order the vinyl record directly from the band.
- Polar Eclipse, album. Released both as vinyl record and cassette on June 10, 2022.
Order the vinyl record directly from Florian.Order the cassette directly from Florian.
- Hidden Pathways, album. Released as vinyl record on September 25, 2026.
Order the vinyl record from Levykauppa Äx.
- Katkon jälkeen, EP. Released as vinyl record on March 1, 2021.
Order the vinyl record directly from the band.
Kurvi, Mari
- Transformaatio vol. 1/Transformation vol. 1. Debut album will be released on cassette during 2026.
- Light Me Up, debut album. TBA.
- First Class, debut album. Released as cassette on November 5, 2022.
Order the cassette directly from the band.
- Mönni, album. Released on June 19, 2026.
Order the vinyl record directly from the band.
- Kuningasten Kunnioiksi, album. Released on April 8, 2023.
Order the vinyl record directly from the band.
- Cassette EP. Released on May 12, 2023.
Order the cassette directly from the band.
- Sings Shakespeare’s Sonnets album. Will be released on vinyl record on April 30, 2026.
- Carelian Satanic Madness, remixed and remastered album. Released as vinyl record on July 1, 2022.
Order the vinyl record from Werewolf Records.
- Circle of Bones, album. Released as both vinyl record and cassette on November 11, 2022.
Order the CrO2 TYPE II cassette directly from the band.Order the vinyl record directly from the band.
- The Chosen Four album. Released as vinyl record on February 3, 2026.
Order the vinyl record directly from the band.
- Stormcrowfleet, remixed and remastered album. Released as vinyl record on October 26, 2018.
Order the vinyl record from Discogs.
- His Tempting Ritual, debut album. Released as vinyl record on May 15, 2019. This is the first official AAASPR release!
Order the vinyl record from Levykauppa Äx.
- Debut album. Will be released on vinyl record during 2026.
- Debut album. Will be released on vinyl and cassette during 2026.
- II: The Heretic, EP. Released as vinyl record on December 16, 2022.
Order the vinyl record from Inverse Records.
- Aeons of Sorrow, album. Released as cassette on October 12, 2022, and on vinyl during 2023.
Order the vinyl record from the band.Order the cassette from Werewolf Records.
Falsely labelled AAASPR releases
Due to the unfortunate actions of GZ Media, the Approaching Doom album from the Monsternaut band that was released on March 27, 2026, is not AAASPR approved. Against what they promised, the audio was converted to digital during the vinyl making process. We are hoping that there will be a new pressing by a reliable company. We are very sorry about the inconvenience caused by GZ Media.
Updated on September 25, 2026.
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