What causes crackles on vinyl?
As mentioned, there are four leading causes of vinyl crackle: dirtiness of a vinyl record, static build-up, cleanliness of stylus, and the overall record quality.
Is it normal for vinyl to crackle?
Vinyl records are not supposed to have crackling in them. However, it is normal for vinyl records to have a crackle in the sound when played for the first time. If you are experiencing crackling in your records that has never been there before then there is an issue that needs to be addressed.
Why does my vinyl sound crispy?
Dirt and static electricity may cause good records to sound “scratchy”. A proper cleaning will remove dirt and static electricity from the vinyl. You may be very surprised to hear how good your records sound once cleaned.