In a video disc playback system including a motorboard, a turntable, an information disc, a stylus, a stylus arm, and a stylus arm carrying structure, a universal stylus arm pivot coupling is provided for coupling the stylus arm to the carrying structure. The coupling comprises a generally horseshoe-shaped stylus arm holder affixed to the stylus arm. A plug, having a tapered end with a substantially circular cross-section, is fastened to the first leg of the arm holder. A support member, also generally horseshoe-shaped, is attached to the carrying structure. An opening, having dimensions permitting only a partial entry of and presenting complementary bearing surfaces for smooth engagement with the plug, is disposed in the first leg of the support member. A spring is connected between the second legs of, respectively, the arm holder and the support member. The spring member persistently urges the plug into the opening and provides tracking pressure between the stylus and the disc during playback.