I've been collecting vinyl albums since 1973, {have 1275} probably a small collection by some folks collection,...but, Instead of "new" needle for the old turntable, I bought a brand new turntable by Audio Technica for $99 Amazon. It's not high end audiophile equipment, but its not baaad! Shame about the guy who put his lps in the landfill. I had a buddy who burned his collection. WTF!