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# **record player needle**

**Skip it****41/100 **

a small market ($266K/yr) — record player needle doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$266K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+102.1%**

**Products**

**17**

**Brands**

**15**

was 9 a year ago

**Sellers**

**52**

**Price range**

**$4.86–$45.30**

**Returns**

**2.3%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 41/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**13**

 ×0.30

Growth

**65**

 ×0.30

Competition

**28**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**32**

 ×0.10

Returns

**82**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +102.1% year over year.

14K7KHoliday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jan, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.0×

## **Competition**

- Ywhomal25% - voltrish20% - Audio-Technica11% - banpa11% - Gartopvoiz7% - Avelis6% - Other (9 brands)20%

The top 5 products capture 71% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 15 brands and 52 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**15 **▲rising

was 9 a year ago

**Sellers**

**52**

**Top 5 brand share**

**74%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![4 Pack Ruby Record Player Needle Turntable Stylus Replacement for ION Jenson Crosley Victrola Sylvania Turntable Phonograph LP Vinyl Player More Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414nLd7QMaL.jpg) [**4 Pack Ruby Record Player Needle Turntable Stylus Replacement for ION Jenson Crosley Victrola Sylvania Turntable Phonograph LP Vinyl Player More Brand**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KGD4SDN)

Ywhomal$8.784.6★5,00225%▲rising

2
![4 Pack Record Player Needles Replacement Compatible with Crosley Victrola & More Turntable Premium Ruby Stylus with Clear Storage Box Phonograph Cartridge Needle for Vinyl Records Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gZj8ydWPL.jpg) [**4 Pack Record Player Needles Replacement Compatible with Crosley Victrola & More Turntable Premium Ruby Stylus with Clear Storage Box Phonograph Cartridge Needle for Vinyl Records Accessories**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7QMN134)

voltrish$5.684.6★39120%▼falling

3
![Record Player Needle 1 PC Record Player Cartridge with 4 PCS Diamond Stylus Replacement for Crosley ION LP Phonograph](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418Oi6kRmVL.jpg) [**Record Player Needle 1 PC Record Player Cartridge with 4 PCS Diamond Stylus Replacement for Crosley ION LP Phonograph**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P4H7BCH)

banpa$9.014.6★2,72611%—flat

4
![Audio-Technica ATN3600LC Conical Replacement Stylus Needle for AT-LP60X AT-LP60XBT Sound Burger AT-SB727](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nzej7D-vL.jpg) [**Audio-Technica ATN3600LC Conical Replacement Stylus Needle for AT-LP60X AT-LP60XBT Sound Burger AT-SB727**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGMXJMC1)

Audio-Technica$35.614.8★50610%—flat

5
![4 Pack Record Player Needle Replacement Vinyl Record Needle Easy to Install Compatible Multiple Turntable Models Such as Crosley Victrola ION Equipped with Ruby Tip Provide High-quality Sound](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41edmYnc8ML.jpg) [**4 Pack Record Player Needle Replacement Vinyl Record Needle Easy to Install Compatible Multiple Turntable Models Such as Crosley Victrola ION Equipped with Ruby Tip Provide High-quality Sound**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKMG8KVQ)

Avelis$4.864.5★836%▲rising

6
![Record Player Needle Victrola & Crosley Replacement Turntable Stylu](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41X0m-ki+kL.jpg) [**Record Player Needle Victrola & Crosley Replacement Turntable Stylu**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPFQQJJG)

WLUOGCU$6.684.5★665%▲rising

7
![Record Player Needle Gartopvoiz Diamond Stylus Replacement for Turntable LP Phonograph(Pack of 2) by Gartopvoiz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IfVANmJvL.jpg) [**Record Player Needle Gartopvoiz Diamond Stylus Replacement for Turntable LP Phonograph(Pack of 2) by Gartopvoiz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CCJBGJ4)

Gartopvoiz$8.104.4★6,4254%▼falling

8
![Record Player Needle Gartopvoiz 4pcs Diamond Stylus Replacement for Suitcase Turntable Phonograph LP Vinyl Player](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hkI+CC3XL.jpg) [**Record Player Needle Gartopvoiz 4pcs Diamond Stylus Replacement for Suitcase Turntable Phonograph LP Vinyl Player**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PDDMC4J)

Gartopvoiz$9.164.4★6,4253%—flat

9
![4Pcs Record Player Needle for Crosley Victrola ION LP Premium Turntable Stylus Replacement 3rd Generation Phonograph Cartridge for Vinyl Records Accessories Excellent Sound Quality](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kaOM6tPYL.jpg) [**4Pcs Record Player Needle for Crosley Victrola ION LP Premium Turntable Stylus Replacement 3rd Generation Phonograph Cartridge for Vinyl Records Accessories Excellent Sound Quality**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D58DTM3T)

warm tofu$5.534.5★2533%▲rising

10

![2Pack ATN3600L Diamond Record Player Needles Needles Replacement Stylus with Brush Compatible with Audio-Technica AT-LP60 AT-LP60X AT-LP60XBT and Crosley Multiple Models](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ROhFbQTOL.jpg) [**2Pack ATN3600L Diamond Record Player Needles Needles Replacement Stylus with Brush Compatible with Audio-Technica AT-LP60 AT-LP60X AT-LP60XBT and Crosley Multiple Models**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPKV3DDM)

Senduzll$25.114.9★132%▲rising

11

![Record Player Needle Upgraded Golden Record Needles Stylus Replacement for Crosley Victrola Jensen Turntable Vinyl Record Player Phonograph(Pack of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JpdscXFUS.jpg) [**Record Player Needle Upgraded Golden Record Needles Stylus Replacement for Crosley Victrola Jensen Turntable Vinyl Record Player Phonograph(Pack of 3)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092JSGFDK)

SOOFOTOO$9.234.5★1,7562%—flat

12

![3 Pack Universal Record Player Needles Turntable Needle Replacement Records Players Needle Replacement Diamond Stylus Replacement for Most Victrola Crosley LP ION Vinyl Players Phonograph and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dik9poCmL.jpg) [**3 Pack Universal Record Player Needles Turntable Needle Replacement Records Players Needle Replacement Diamond Stylus Replacement for Most Victrola Crosley LP ION Vinyl Players Phonograph and More**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG7MFBK7)

ZNBSIXP$6.234.5★452%—flat

13

![2 Pack Ruby Record Player Needles Replacement Turntable Needles Stylus for Crosley Victrola Boytone Ion Jenson Vinyl Players - Red](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413+IYW9kFL.jpg) [**2 Pack Ruby Record Player Needles Replacement Turntable Needles Stylus for Crosley Victrola Boytone Ion Jenson Vinyl Players - Red**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2HJBCB5)

TELIGREAT$5.914.7★702%▲rising

14

![Jiomrzo 6 Pack Record Player Needle Replacement Upgraded Vinyl Record Needle Compatible with Crosley Victrola ION & More Turntable Easy Install Premium Sound Quality Turntable Stylus](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZCSknQ0nL.jpg) [**Jiomrzo 6 Pack Record Player Needle Replacement Upgraded Vinyl Record Needle Compatible with Crosley Victrola ION & More Turntable Easy Install Premium Sound Quality Turntable Stylus**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQJT3MTV)

Jiomrzo$5.134.6★1192%▼falling

15

![JUKFITA Record Player Needle 4 Pack Ruby Turnable Stylus Replacement for Most Victrola Crosley LP ION Vinyl Players Phonograph Red](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419bdg8uiwL.jpg) [**JUKFITA Record Player Needle 4 Pack Ruby Turnable Stylus Replacement for Most Victrola Crosley LP ION Vinyl Players Phonograph Red**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQN78ZSP)

JUKFITA$5.244.7★3142%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 17 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![4 Pack Ruby Record Player Needle Turntable Stylus Replacement for ION Jenson Crosley Victrola Sylvania Turntable Phonograph LP Vinyl Player More Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414nLd7QMaL.jpg)**4 Pack Ruby Record Player Needle Turntable Stylus Replacement for ION Jenson Crosley Victrola Sylvania Turntable Phonograph LP Vinyl Player More Brand** Ywhomal**$8.78**4.6★5,002 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KGD4SDN) [![4 Pack Record Player Needles Replacement Compatible with Crosley Victrola & More Turntable Premium Ruby Stylus with Clear Storage Box Phonograph Cartridge Needle for Vinyl Records Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gZj8ydWPL.jpg)**4 Pack Record Player Needles Replacement Compatible with Crosley Victrola & More Turntable Premium Ruby Stylus with Clear Storage Box Phonograph Cartridge Needle for Vinyl Records Accessories** voltrish**$5.68**4.6★391 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7QMN134) [![Record Player Needle 1 PC Record Player Cartridge with 4 PCS Diamond Stylus Replacement for Crosley ION LP Phonograph](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418Oi6kRmVL.jpg)**Record Player Needle 1 PC Record Player Cartridge with 4 PCS Diamond Stylus Replacement for Crosley ION LP Phonograph** banpa**$9.01**4.6★2,726 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P4H7BCH) [![Audio-Technica ATN3600LC Conical Replacement Stylus Needle for AT-LP60X AT-LP60XBT Sound Burger AT-SB727](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nzej7D-vL.jpg)**Audio-Technica ATN3600LC Conical Replacement Stylus Needle for AT-LP60X AT-LP60XBT Sound Burger AT-SB727** Audio-Technica**$35.61**4.8★506 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGMXJMC1) [![4 Pack Record Player Needle Replacement Vinyl Record Needle Easy to Install Compatible Multiple Turntable Models Such as Crosley Victrola ION Equipped with Ruby Tip Provide High-quality Sound](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41edmYnc8ML.jpg)**4 Pack Record Player Needle Replacement Vinyl Record Needle Easy to Install Compatible Multiple Turntable Models Such as Crosley Victrola ION Equipped with Ruby Tip Provide High-quality Sound** Avelis**$4.86**4.5★83 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKMG8KVQ) [![Record Player Needle Victrola & Crosley Replacement Turntable Stylu](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41X0m-ki+kL.jpg)**Record Player Needle Victrola & Crosley Replacement Turntable Stylu** WLUOGCU**$6.68**4.5★66 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPFQQJJG) [![Record Player Needle Gartopvoiz Diamond Stylus Replacement for Turntable LP Phonograph(Pack of 2) by Gartopvoiz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IfVANmJvL.jpg)**Record Player Needle Gartopvoiz Diamond Stylus Replacement for Turntable LP Phonograph(Pack of 2) by Gartopvoiz** Gartopvoiz**$8.10**4.4★6,425 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CCJBGJ4) [![Record Player Needle Gartopvoiz 4pcs Diamond Stylus Replacement for Suitcase Turntable Phonograph LP Vinyl Player](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hkI+CC3XL.jpg)**Record Player Needle Gartopvoiz 4pcs Diamond Stylus Replacement for Suitcase Turntable Phonograph LP Vinyl Player** Gartopvoiz**$9.16**4.4★6,425 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PDDMC4J)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**18%

*“Fits and works just as it should”*

**Audio Quality**17%

*“Good sound quality”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“Great value”*

**Assembly/Installation**10%

*“Installed and worked as advertised”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“This cartridge is the quality you expect from AT - great”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“As advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“Easy to use”*

**Recording Feature**5%

*“This works great on my record player it was easy to put on it”*

**Compatibility-Overall**4%

*“Great Compatibilty”*

**Durability**1%

*“feel durable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Compatibility-Overall**16%

*“Not compatible”*

**Size-Overall**13%

*“Does not fit what it claims to fit”*

**Audio Quality**12%

*“I noticed the sound was bad”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“Cheap and defective”*

**Recording Feature**5%

*“All three needles are skipping terribly even on my newest, smoothest records”*

**Functionality-Overall**5%

*“Did not fix the skipping problem on my turntable”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“False advertising”*

**Durability**3%

*“I was afraid I would break somethig”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Its a bit tricky getting the old needle off”*

**Noise Level**2%

*“Scratchy/Brassy sound”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall46% - Compatibility-Overall23% - Functionality-Overall6% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Audio Quality4% - Recording Feature1% - Connectivity-Overall1% - Value For Money1% - Quality-Overall1%