I wondered if the LP had been somehow glossed with something to make it appear new. This fear overcame me after listening to all the noise on it and I took it off. Whatever gunk might be on it, I don't want it all over my stylus. I think a good washing is in order but I suspect I'll never want to listen to it anyway. I haven't taken the step to buy a record washer yet and I don't know if I will. There are no high end stores in my area anymore and no record washers. Better get some cleaning solution as all I use is distilled water on the brush to dust them. As I said though, it seemed that the recording quality behind all the noise was probably very good. Too bad.
Bill