recessed center in old turntables platters ... why


why old turntable platters (like garrard for example) has a recessed center for labels and new ones (like VPI) don't?, I supposse that what is good for records in the 60s or 70s should be good now right?. would like to hear your opinions about this matter. Thanks in advance
jorsan

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When the vinyl mates with the platter, resonance from the stylus is readily transferred to the platter and away from the stylus. The LP also becomes a solid foundation for the stylus to track.

Using center clamps and periphery clamps augment these principles.