Brand New Vinyl Static and Pops

Does this mean that the problem is the stylus/ Needle?

Please Help!

TIA

jjbeason1403-14-2024 9:00pm

jjbeason14 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 412 posts 03-14-2024 at 09:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've tried several records. HTH
jjbeason14 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 412 posts 03-14-2024 at 09:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How do needles get damaged? Just wondering.
jjbeason14 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 412 posts 03-14-2024 at 09:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Also, can using a damaged needle damage the record?