It's possible that the VPI is not correctly setup and is leaving a film of wet mush on the records. The angle and the cleanliness of the pick-up tube are critical.
Stylus Cleaners: A magnet for Dust?
I use Record Research stylus cleaner, and then Stylast preservative after on the needle, which seem to create a hair ball on the needle within a 1 or 2 LP sides. This is even after VPI16.5ing my records. What gives?