Have your media seen and heard exactly how you intended. Astar is a Manchester based studio also specialising in CD production, DVD manufacture and vinyl pressing services. 

Supreme audio CD media manufacturing

We know first-hand the hard work that goes into creating a great record. We provide supremely high-quality audio CD, DVD and vinyl products which showcase your talent as it should be.

Physical CDs still represent a significant proportion of the audio market. They’re also one of the best promotional merchandise tools for independent labels and new artists. 

Our CD manufacturing process respects what artists need from their promo merch, producing consistently high-quality audio CDs.

Manufacturing the vinyl revival

Vinyl is enjoying renewed popularity and can be highly profitable, with many audiophiles preferring the uncompressed sound of vinyl records.

At Astar our devotion to excellent musical production is reflected in the way we manage vinyl pressings for customers. By manufacturing premium quality vinyl records, we can help artists give their audience a truly sublime listening experience.

CD, DVD and vinyl record artwork

When you’ve worked hard to make a great record, it’s important to present it professionally. A well-designed and packaged product always stands out from the crowd and will get you noticed. Album artwork can achieve cult-like status, and also helps audiences identify the artists they want to listen to. 

In addition to our music pressing and manufacture services, we can supply artists with cutting-edge artwork by renowned graphics house Creative Hero. There are also a range of CD, DVD and vinyl packaging options, including card wallets, jewel cases, digipaks and sleeves. Get the packaging you want for your record.

A personal service for artists and labels

We know what life is like for artists and labels, and will work hard to help make things easier for you. Putting together whichever format you choose is a comprehensive process, and we offer our expertise and experience to support you.

From protecting copyright to obtaining licenses, ISRC codes, barcodes, and co-ordinating audio, video and artwork manufacture. At Astar we offer a personal service to help guide you through the entire process.