Audio-Technica Record Player Needles by Part Number

Audio-Technica names each replacement needle after the cartridge it fits, with an N added. The AT3600L cartridge takes the ATN3600LC, the AT95E takes the ATN95E and the VM95 cartridges take needles named AT-VMN95, followed by letters for the tip: the AT-VMN95C has a conical tip and the AT-VMN95E an elliptical one.

Needles for one cartridge range fit the same body. You can move a VM95 cartridge from the AT-VMN95C up to the AT-VMN95EN, AT-VMN95ML or AT-VMN95SH without changing the cartridge, and the VM500 and VM700 cartridges work the same way, from the VMN20EB up to the VMN50SH.

Below are 26 Audio-Technica needles, grouped by what they fit. Audio-Technica lists 20 as current and 2 as discontinued. 62 record player models on this site take one.

For AT3600 cartridges

For VM95 cartridges

Audio-Technica AT-VMN95SH CL replacement needleAUDIO-TECHNICAAT-VMN95SH CL
Audio-Technica

AT-VMN95SH CL

For AT95 cartridges

For VM500 and VM700 cartridges

Audio-Technica VMN30EN replacement needleAUDIO-TECHNICAVMN30ENElliptical tip
Audio-TechnicaCurrent part

VMN30EN

Elliptical tip

Audio-Technica VMN50SH replacement needleAUDIO-TECHNICAVMN50SHShibata tip
Audio-TechnicaCurrent part

VMN50SH

Shibata tip, diamond

Audio-Technica AT-VMN40xML replacement needleAUDIO-TECHNICAAT-VMN40xMLMicrolinear tip
Audio-TechnicaCurrent part

AT-VMN40xML

Microlinear tip, diamond

For XP cartridges

Audio-Technica ATN-XP7 replacement needleAUDIO-TECHNICAATN-XP7Elliptical tip
Audio-TechnicaCurrent part

ATN-XP7

Elliptical tip

For AT91R cartridges

For Audio-Technica record players

Audio-Technica ATN100 replacement needleAUDIO-TECHNICAATN100
Audio-Technica

ATN100

Fits 2 record player models

For AT91 cartridges

For AT95EX cartridges

For the Audio-Technica ATP-2 cartridge

Record players with Audio-Technica cartridges or needles

Record playerCartridgeNeedle
Audio-Technica AT-FTTAudio-Technica AT-VM740xMLAT-VMN40xML BK
Audio-Technica AT-LP2XAudio-Technica AT91RATN91R
Audio-Technica AT-LP3Audio-Technica AT91RATN91R
Audio-Technica AT-LP3XAudio-Technica AT-VM95CAT-VMN95C
Audio-Technica AT-LP5Audio-Technica AT95EXATN95EX
Audio-Technica AT-LP5XAudio-Technica AT-VM95EAT-VMN95E
Audio-Technica AT-LP7Audio-Technica VM520EBVMN20EB
Audio-Technica AT-LP7XAudio-Technica AT-VM95E BKAT-VMN95EBK
Audio-Technica AT-LP8XAudio-Technica AT-VM95E BKAT-VMN95EBK
Audio-Technica AT-LP60Audio-Technica AT3600LATN3600LC
Audio-Technica AT-LP60XAudio-Technica AT3600LATN3600LC
Audio-Technica AT-LP70XAudio-Technica AT-VM95CAT-VMN95C
Audio-Technica AT-LP120Audio-Technica AT95EATN95E
Audio-Technica AT-LP120XAudio-Technica AT-VM95EAT-VMN95E
Audio-Technica AT-LP140XAudio-Technica AT-XP3ATN-XP3
Audio-Technica AT-LP1240Audio-Technica AT-XP5ATN-XP5
Audio-Technica AT-LP2022Audio-Technica AT-VM95E BKAT-VMN95EBK
Audio-Technica AT-LPA2Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN–
Audio-Technica AT-LPGOAudio-Technica AT3600LATN3600L
Audio-Technica AT-LPW30Audio-Technica AT-VM95CAT-VMN95C
Audio-Technica AT-LPW40Audio-Technica AT-VM95EAT-VMN95E
Audio-Technica AT-LPW50Audio-Technica AT-VM95E BKAT-VMN95EBK
Audio-Technica AT-PL50–ATN3600LC
Audio-Technica AT-PL120Audio-Technica ATP-2ATP-N2
Audio-Technica AT-PL300–ATN3600LC
Audio-Technica AT-SB · AT-SB727Audio-Technica AT3600LATN3600LC
Audio-Technica AT-SB · AT-SB2022–ATN3600LC
Crosley 1975tAudio-Technica AT3600L–
Crosley C6Audio-Technica AT3600LNP-5
Crosley C62Audio-Technica AT3600LNP-5
Crosley C72Audio-Technica AT3600LNP-5
Crosley C100Audio-Technica AT3600LNP-5
Crosley C100BTAudio-Technica AT95ENP-14
Crosley C300 Fully AutomaticAudio-Technica AT3600LNP-5
Crosley Dansette BermudaAudio-Technica AT3600LNP-15
Crosley T400Audio-Technica AT3600LNP-5
Fluance RT80Audio-Technica AT91ATN91
Fluance RT81 · RT81Audio-Technica AT95EATN95E
Fluance RT81 · RT81+Audio-Technica AT-VM95EAT-VMN95E
Fluance RT87Audio-Technica AT-VM95MLAT-VMN95ML
Lenco L-85Audio-Technica AT3600P001045
Lenco L-3809Audio-Technica AT3600ATN3600LC
Lenco L-3810Audio-Technica AT3600ATN3600LC
Lenco L-3818Audio-Technica AT3600ATN3600LC
Lenco LBT-188Audio-Technica AT3600ATN3600LC
Lenco LBT-215Audio-Technica AT-VM95EAT-VMN95E
Lenco LBT-225Audio-Technica AT-VM95EAT-VMN95E
Lenco LBTA-165Audio-Technica AT3600ATN3600LC
Lenco LS-300Audio-Technica AT3600ATN3600LC
Lenco LS-410Audio-Technica AT3600ATN3600LC
Lenco LS-430Audio-Technica AT3600ATN3600LC
Lenco LS-440Audio-Technica AT3600ATN3600LC
Lenco LS-470Audio-Technica AT3600ATN3600LC
Lenco LS-480Audio-Technica AT3600ATN3600LC
Lenco LS-500Audio-Technica AT3600ATN3600LC
Lenco LS-570Audio-Technica AT3600ATN3600LC
Lenco LS-600Audio-Technica AT-VM95EAT-VMN95E
Pro-Ject E1Audio-Technica AT3600LATN3600LC
TEAC TN-3BAudio-Technica AT-VM95EAT-VMN95E
TEAC TN-175Audio-Technica AT3600LATN3600LC
TEAC TN-180BTAudio-Technica AT3600LATN3600LC
TEAC TN-280BTAudio-Technica AT3600LATN3600LC
TEAC TN-300Audio-Technica AT95EATN95E
TEAC TN-400BTAudio-Technica AT95EATN95E
TEAC TN-550Audio-Technica AT100E equivalentATN100
TEAC TN-570Audio-Technica AT100E equivalentATN100
Technics SL-40CAudio-Technica AT-VM95CAT-VMN95C
Technics SL-100CAudio-Technica AT-VM95CAT-VMN95C
Victrola Automatic TurntableAudio-Technica AT3600LAATN3600LC
Victrola Eastwood and Eastwood IIAudio-Technica AT3600LAATN3600LC
Victrola Eastwood LPAudio-Technica AT3600LAATN3600LC
Victrola Hi-Res Onyx Bluetooth TurntableAudio-Technica AT-VM95EAT-VMN95E
Victrola Revolution GO Portable RechargeableAudio-Technica AT3600LAATN3600LC
Victrola Stream OnyxAudio-Technica AT-VM95EAT-VMN95E
Victrola Wave Bluetooth Turntable with AuracastAudio-Technica AT-VM95EAT-VMN95E

We take these details from Audio-Technica's own website and check them carefully, but makers change parts and part numbers, and we may miss an update. Before you buy, check the part on Audio-Technica's official website. If you spot an error, please tell us.

Questions about Audio-Technica needles

Which Audio-Technica needle fits the most record players?

The ATN3600LC, which fits 26 models, including the Audio-Technica AT-LP60, Audio-Technica AT-LP60X, Audio-Technica AT-PL50 and 23 more. Next is the ATN3600L, with 23 models.

Which Audio-Technica needles are no longer made?

Audio-Technica lists the ATN3600L and ATP-N2 as discontinued. The ATN3600L has been replaced by the ATN3600LC.

What tip shapes do Audio-Technica needles have?

Of the 20 needles with a stated tip shape, 10 elliptical, 5 conical, 3 microlinear and 2 shibata. Audio-Technica gives no tip shape for the other 6.

Can I upgrade an Audio-Technica needle?

Yes, for some cartridges. The ATN3600LC can be swapped for the ATN3600LE or ATN91 on the same cartridge. The ATN3600L can be swapped for the ATN3600LE or ATN91 on the same cartridge.

Which cartridges do Audio-Technica needles fit?

The ATN3600LC fits the Audio-Technica AT3600L. The AT-VMN95E fits the Audio-Technica AT-VM95E, Audio-Technica AT-VM95E BK and 5 more. The ATN3600L fits the Audio-Technica AT3600L, Audio-Technica AT3600 and 6 more.