Can I Degauss my vinyl ?

I did some internet research. Apparently the electrostatic charge on the surface of an LP can act like an electromagnet with respect to the stationary cartridge, when the LP is in rotation. I guess I can buy that idea. However, if you do a good job with a zerostat to remove charge from the LP surface, then there should be no problem, in theory. So why would one need also to degauss? Still keeping an open mind.

So Joe, do you also use a zerostat prior to playing an LP? Have you compared the beneficial results of the Furutech with vs without first using the zerostat. Then, do it the other way around. Use the zerostat then either do or don't use the Furutech. It would be of interest to learn whether the Furutech is beneficial after using the zerostat.

Another reference/confirmation, regarding carbon black: (http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue47/classic_records.htm)

I still think a $20 device that can demagnetize vs a $2500 device that can demagnetize....hmmmmmmmm???? Think I will stick with the lower cost option.
Am I the only one using the TV degausser? Don't tell me I am a trail blazer here. I am so radical I use a steam cleaner for my records...oh no !!!

Rodman, Thanks for the URL. Yet another, totally different, explanation for why one should demagnetize LPs.

To completely remove the static on a record just use a conductive carbon fiber brush (in which the fibers are connected through the metal handle to your hand (body)). This drains static charge, and removes dust particles effectively in two rotations. There are several makes. I use an old DECCA brush.

I do not believe there is "magnetic" vinyl or carbon black in records that could possibly cause an audible change. These "improvements" and "explanations" are "power of suggestion" and "imagination" to sell BS products!

These "differences" in sound playing the same side over again are probably due to subtle amplifier warmup or cool down effects, and vinyl material, deforming and relaxing, in sensitive high resolution speakers IMO!

If you listen to the same record over again it always sounds better the second time!