Any way to fix an LP that skips?


I just finished listening to a 20 year old half-speed mastered version on Springsteen's 'Born To Run'. I'm working my way through my old LP collection as I get back into analog. I have a VPI 16.5 w/ Disc Doctor pads, and cleaned this very well. However, towards the end of Jungleland (one of my favorites) it skips pretty badly. Is there anything I can do with this? Is there any cure? Or is the damage done? Any help would be appreciated.

Regards,
John
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Showing 1 response by verybigamp

John,

If you record has no visible damage then it sounds like your arm cartridge need a geometry/setting check.

However, a reason I reply is because the local typical “audio intellectuals” have “kindly” advised you to use a records cleaners (like Gruv-Glide). I wonder why they did not advise you to cook it in microwave or to let your dog to chew it.. Be advised that Gruv-Glide (and the rest grease garbage) is VERY bad (and actually very dangers) “solution”. Stay away form this at all cost. From a different prospective… this is just the Springsteen's record…

Rgs,
Romy the Cat