I will let others recommend specific products since some here seem to have tried everything. Not that ohers will, but neither Albert nor Twl will lead you astray with respect to vinyl. I have my favorites, based on my satisfied, though relatively narrow, experience.
Not that spending more always equals "better" but I would recommend buying the best quality/value you can afford from the "git go". If you do decide to go the more "basic route", as a beginning, buy used from someone you can trust (like here on the 'Gon). That way, you can usually get back close to what you paid and apply that money to the inevitable upgrade you will want after getting back in to vinyl (said loudly from the voice of experience) ! :-)
Not that spending more always equals "better" but I would recommend buying the best quality/value you can afford from the "git go". If you do decide to go the more "basic route", as a beginning, buy used from someone you can trust (like here on the 'Gon). That way, you can usually get back close to what you paid and apply that money to the inevitable upgrade you will want after getting back in to vinyl (said loudly from the voice of experience) ! :-)