Brand New Vinyl Static and Pops

How do needles get damaged?

Just wondering.

Also, can using a damaged needle damage the record?

1. No

2. Good

3. Extended usage

4. Yes

Brand new vinyl may be noisy, even with a new stylus. It might need cleaning (yes, even if new) or it might be a bad pressing where even cleaning it thoroughly will not help. In that case it should be returned.

Thanks dog.

Anyone else?

TIA