Abbreviation of the Australian record company Astor Records Pty. Ltd. that manufactured and distributed many foreign labels in the 1970s.
For the label, see Astor Control.
Distributor for: Autumn (UK, 1960s), Blue Cat (UK, 1960s), Buddah (US, 1960s-70s), Casablanca (US, 1970's-early 80's), Charger (US, 1960s), Colpix (USA, 1960s), Cream/Hi (US, 1977 - early 80's); Crusader (US, 1960s), Dawn (UK, 1960s), Elektra (US, 1960s), Go (Aust. 1960s), HBR (US, 1960s), Image (Aust. 1970s), Kama Sutra (US, 1960s), Mercury (US, 1960s), MCA (US, 1969-82), MGM/Verve (US, until 1967), Motown (1978-early 80's), MTA (US, 1960s), Much (Canada, 1960s), Parkway (US, 1960s), Picadilly (UK, 1960s), Pure Soul Music (US, 1960s), Pye (UK, 1960s-70s) Scope (Aust., 1960s), Sweet Plum (Canada, 1960s), Vanguard (US, 1960s), Young Blood (UK, 1960s).
