What is virgin vinyl? Is it better


What is "virgin vinyl"? Is it better? And what are 180g records? Are 180g records always virgin vinyl? Are these good predictors of whether the used LP I just brought home will have crackles and pops or not?
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Virgin vinyl is the highest grade, pure vinyl with very low impurities used in making vinyl records. It usually sounds quieter with less clicks and pops than standard vinyl. A 180g record is one that has 180 grams of vinyl used for its pressing. Usually 180g records are pressed with high quality virgin vinyl and are thicker than standard LP pressings.