Are they warped?

nm

They are brand new so I would think not?

Being brand new doesn't mean they can't be warped.

How can I tell if they are warped?

Look at them?

Have you checked the tonearm fluid? Low fluid can definitely change the way a turntable handles new vinyl.

Are they the same color vinyl? Are you playing the same files? Same gig?

You gotta give more info bro. nm

Different colors. And yes the same files and I just tested them at home, I just got them in yesterday

Sounds like a warped records. Look at the records and if they are not completely flat then they are warped. Warped records will cause needle jumping when scratching and making quick movements.

Thanks!

vinyls need to be oiled for best use.

wd-40

^ This.

Also, it can't be warped vinyls. They're new and unless you left them out in the sun or next to the oven after you unwrapped them, they should be fine. It definitely sounds like a lubrication issue. Either a good WD-40 rub-down or have your tonearms' fluids checked and topped off.

Also, the black vinyl has deeper grooves than the colored ones. Not sure why they did this, but it's true. The clears are the worst for deep grooves.

I don't know - pretty sure he is just not used to the color switch.

I just had mine done and it makes a WORLD of difference! A great place to have it serviced is www.astroavl.com . They are in LA though so I don't know what shipping would be like from your area. BUT I know for a fact that they will walk you through the process on the phone if you have never done it yourself before. I had some friends tell me that they tried to play dumb and not explain the process to them, but just be persistent and ask for a manager. Good luck.

Also the light makes the color vinyl spin slower than the blacks. Black vinyl absorb light - color vinyl reflects the light off the vinyl and that can cause the needle to jump.

If you use color vinyl make sure that the club lights aren't hitting your color vinyl. A strong light like a strobe can literally knock your cartridge out of the groove.

True story! I saw it happen many times at old raves. That's why they started using nothing but CDJs in the EDM scene. The light shows were just hell on records.

That and blind your ass. I've seen DJs with bright color vinyl get those blinding flashes of light put them into mini a seizure and bump the needle - they didn't even know what happened to them.

Most places don't want the liability of unsealing your tonearms. Especially since they stopped making 1200s and the replacement parts are harder to come by. That's why places like Astro and PSSL.com will play dumb and not admit that they offer the service.

Oh I see! I thought they were just being dicks. Lol!

For real just be persistent, I had to go through 3 different people on the phone before one of them explained how to remove the cap and replace the fluid.

lol. so did i. but i still recommend spraying wd-40 everywhere.

See? They put you through hell, but the end result is well worth it.

If you look on Youtube, I remember seeing some instructional videos on how to do it yourself, but do so at your own risk. The first thing to remember is that you have to brace your turntable to stand on it's back so when you uncap the tonearm, the fluids that are in there don't spill all over everything. Also, a friend of mine told me that instead of buying the fluid from a Panasonic distributor for $30 for 2.5 oz, you can use "Type F Transmission Fluid." You can get that for like $6 a quart at Pep Boys.

Put the fluid in the dipstick hole

They only have that on the 1210 M5Gs and the gold limited editions. Mine are M3Ds. No dipstick hole.