Brand New Vinyl Static and Pops

I certainly agree with cleaning all your records--new or used.

But, "static" or noise in general can also be caused by less than optimal table set up. (table meaning=the whole shebang.) My experience is that there is a lot to be said for truly nailing the setup. It takes time, experience and the right tools--or the right person (with all of those things).

Bottom line: don't underestimate how perfectly your stylus is getting into the groove. (And even then, clean your records!)

@oldaudiophile     Thanks for the reply.

Well I'm not far behind you.  From 1962 I was using my father's mono rig, a Goldring turntable, big old pre-war valve amp and Goodmans speakers, starting with the Beatles of course.

In 1965 I got my own stuff Garrard transcription, Rogers amps and two speakers I borrowed from my father, a Wharfdale and another Goodmans (OK they're not the same!).

I'm on LPs too but I have most of the early Beatles and mid 60s Dylan 7 inchers.  I don't play them now but it's something to look at 'She Loves You' and 'Like a Rolling Stone'.  I bought quite a few rock 12 inch singles from the 80s.  With more space for generous cutting, most sound better than LPs with loads more dynamic range.  Played loud they're around the best sound you can get.

And I agree with you about sound quality of old LPs.  I have handled them carefully and no way do they need cleaning all the time.

@jpan 

Noting your coinage 'table', Simon Yorke likes to refer to a 'record player'.  He has described it as a machine for playing records.

Just got back from the Record Store where they cleaned some vinyl using the Humminguru and there was discernible difference...Still static.

:Frustrating!!

Same result as the Spin Clean.

Yikes!