What condition will you not play on your main system? LP content

I would try using a less expensive cartridge to test - I'm sure you have one.
If you really like the album - try it!
If is skips or jumps or just sounds bad - STOP IT & try the next LP.
When all is tried & true - Go back to your favorite cartridge & ENJOY!
I usually have 2 or 3 backups for my true favorites.
After 50 years in analogue - You learn a few things.

If it skips or jumps, try to play with the tracking force a little. Also, turn the volume down a bit, it might help, I have one record with which it helps - bad scratch there covering about half a minute, I turn the volume down and it plays through.

As long as it is clean, and not so warped as to hit the tonearm, I will play anything.  For poor quality LPs, I use a rugged Ortofon OM-30.  Not as detailed as some better pickups, but it can track almost anything.

I have AT 5001 arm with 3 headshells with cartridges I can choose to play LPs of any condition.
I played to test record that I graded G Enter Wu Tang Clan in order to grade it and sell it.
Still sounded OK because of mainly loud tracks there.

Thanks! I actually only have one cart right now for/on my Pro-ject. I was more curious as to how scratches could effect a stylus. I clean and treat the stylus every week or so.