Replacing HDD from startup disk without backup or clone

Hi,
My HDD died recently and I am about to replace it, however all the info I have found says I need to backup or clone my current drive to an external drive etc. Is it possible to install Mac OS on a brand new HDD from the startup disk without a backup or clone?
Thanks

Yes, if you have the original OS X disks that came with the system or a retail version of OS X you can install as if it's a new system. You do not have to install from a backup or clone.

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