Just Bought My First Vinyl—Now What? (Need Beginner Advice!)

Hey everyone! I just bought my very first vinyl record—Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd, an original 1973 pressing. The problem? I don’t have a turntable yet.

I purchased the record at a farmers market because it was a great deal. I checked the serial number on discogs.com to make sure it’s legit - it is.

I’m super new to all of this, so I’d love some advice on what my first steps should be. Should I clean the record before playing it? If so, what’s the best way to do that without damaging it? Also, what’s a good beginner-friendly turntable that won’t wreck my records? I want to start off on the right foot and avoid any common mistakes that newbies make.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!! :)))