I would check the switch first do you have an ohmmeter ? First open the unit up and unplug it. Then turn the switch to on And check for continuity across three different terminations leading from the power in to the motor. I say this because I had 16.5 And my switch failed which VPI can replace very cheaply. Although I did sell Mine and bought a new audio desk ultrasound. However the VPI is built like a tank and can last many many years it just may have to do some minor repairs along the way.
The cleaning of an LP jacket
I hadn't bought a used LP in a while, but did today. The LP itself is pretty clean, and will be even cleaner after it gets washed. But the cardboard jacket (cover) is a little nasty, more so than the ones I usually buy. What methods and products have all ya'll used to get them clean? With my normal not-so-dirty ones, I've always just set the jacket on the kitchen or dining room table and rubbed it with a folded paper towel. This cover looks like more drastic measures might be required to get the grime off.