The music resides on the sides of the record groove and is where a new stylus needle sits while playing.
Stop crackling in vinyl record.
Doing so only causes the stylus to spread the abrasive sludge deeper into the grooves possibly doing irreversible damage.
Place a clean soft towel or sheet on top of a table or clean hard surface and lay your record on top.
I have a classical decca record i got recently and even after a clean i was a bit crackly but after 4 5 plays the crackles has almost gone.
Cleaning your vinyl records can never be over emphasized because it helps prevent and stop any irregularities found on the record including crackling.
Ideally records should be lightly cleaned before and after every playing using a cloth or record preener brush.
I used a three step cleaning method to fix the huge pop crackle in the last track of my vinyl record.
When you play a record the motion of dragging a stylus through a vinyl record creates static electricity.
Crackling is a sign of a damaged or dirty record.
Use light pressure and long strokes when brushing.
Usé un método de limpieza de tres pasos para arreglar e.
Brush the vinyl record very carefully with the toothbrush.
This makes the record sound even worse as the crud dries and embeds itself throughout the record.
Imo the stylus hooks out some dirt in playing so an old unused record may have initially more surface noise.
Also do a one time cleaning like this.
Vinyl noise sfx is a collection of vinyl noise recordings.
Rinse the brush with distilled water once you start to see dirt and lint gathering on the bristles.
Clean records on a record cleaner and change the inner sleeve and enjoy.
I suggest you invest in a anti static vinyl brush and use it before every session.
The problem is that dust particles seem to be attracted to the vinyl like a magnet.
Never spritz water or wet play a vinyl record in an attempt to quiet the crackle and pops.