SarahPsychedelic

Turntables that use ceramic cartridges fall into a "crosley" class of inexpensive turntables that may look and (sometimes) sound like a turntable, but lack the features and build quality to play your records consistently and without causing (long or short-term) damage to the record itself.
 
Slinch's link above will lay out several alternative tables that will do the job, but you do not necessarily have to step up to the $200-300 range of turntables. If you take a look at your local Craig's List, you will likely find something for the same $130 you spent on your current table that will yield far better results.

I noticed you were having problems with your turntable and are considering return your current one.  I recomend this one https://store.uturnaudio.com/products/orbit-basic-turntable. 

The problem with turntables where you can't change the weight is that it means the weight was set by some factory where it was mass produced, which means there is a very good chance that it could be set wrong, hence the skipping.  Do you use the speakers on the turntable or do you have external speakers and a receiver?

They're cheap and heavy. Save up and buy a decent turntable for at least $200. Magnetic cartridge. 

Because they're... bad? (Case in point: your brand new record is skipping)

You have owned 3 different turntables and buy this?

Preordered the EP on amazon, should arrive tomorrow.

Yes, it is not good to add extra weight to the stylus. What turntable are you using? (I have a feeling I already know what the culprit is).