Why Clean A Brand New Vinyl Record

Many vinyl enthusiasts will first clean a brand new record with last power cleaner then run it through a record cleaning machine.

Why clean a brand new vinyl record.

The last power cleaner is also a great way to get the oil from your fingers off should you accidently touch the area where the grooves are. When in doubt play the record on a friend s turntable or record shop to rule out the vinyl itself. The benefits of a vacuum cleaner made specifically for cleaning vinyl records is that it sucks up the dirt and dust that has settled into the grooves of the vinyl while simultaneously minimizing pressure and physical contact with the delicate record. For a brand new record this isn t an issue but for those rare record finds at your local shop this is an extremely important step.

Remember the two main culprits the setup and the record and that more often than not it is a turntable or environmental issue when it is a brand new record. If you ve ever struggled to remove a new record from its sleeve as the vinyl clings to the packaging like glue you ll know full well how statically charged new releases can be. Perhaps the best way to clean your vinyl records is with a vacuum powered vinyl record cleaner. We hope this article has provided guidance on why your new vinyl record is skipping.

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