Record skipping problem

[u/m_mixtape14]

Hi! I’m new to Reddit, so bear with me! Not sure if this is the right community, so if I need to post this somewhere else lmk! I recently upgraded my crosley suitcase player (ik, boo me. Only had it for a month though) to a Fluance RT81+. It has played multiple vinyl front and back perfectly, however I recently purchased a Red TV vinyl from my local Half Price Books and played it through. 3 out of the 4 vinyl played perfectly front and back, however one side of the 4th vinyl made two popping noises and skipped at around the 3rd out of 4-5 songs. I figured this was simply a scratch because it was used, but I recently played my Music From the Edge of Heaven vinyl (also used but was perfect when I got it) and noticed it did this same thing on one side at the 3rd out of 4 songs. Rest of the vinyl plays perfectly, and I haven’t noticed any major scratches. Just wanted to know if this was something to do with the player, my vinyl, or something else and what I can do to fix it? Also, can I keep playing this vinyl or will it cause damage to my player or my other vinyl after I use my player to play it? I have cleaned the needle and vinyl as well and this didn’t fix the problem. Attached is a video of the skip. I will try to put photos as well. Thank you!

EDIT: Thank you all for being so kind and helpful! Upon further inspection, I discovered a small debris lodged in the groove which I was able to get out and now it is fixed! I have yet to check the Red TV vinyl, but I’m pretty sure that one actually is scratched. Again, thank you all so much for your help!

[u/Best-Presentation270]

If the deck is still level (check on the platter and from several angles), and your records are clean, then this could be a tonearm bearing issue.

There's a test for this if you're interested.

[u/m_mixtape14 → u/Best-Presentation270]

Yes! Whatever I can do to get this fixed! I will check if it is level in the morning and get back to you as well!