(916) 446-4402

1700 J St
Sacramento, CA 95814 38.5777 -121.484

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Neighborhoods: Central Sacramento, Boulevard Park

Hours:

Mon-Thu 10am- 9pm

Fri-Sat 10am-10pm

Sun 11am- 8pm

The Beat

The Beat

What People Are Saying About The Beat

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The Scene – Before you walk inside, take a gander at the poster pillar out front and see what shows are coming locally, or maybe find some new bandmates. Inside, don't let the huge subway poster selection or the beckoning smells of the espresso bar keep you from perusing one of the biggest music selections around. – – What You Will Find – The Beat stocks new and used CDs, tapes, and some very rare vinyl for the DJ or the nostalgia buff. If you want it, they've probably got it, even bands you've never heard about, like Sneaker Pimps or Sheep On Drugs. Buy a…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/07/08

Great service and selections

by JohnnieAppleSeed

One of the last places to get vinyls here in midtown. Knowledgable and helpful staff. They can hold items for you. Found some great, rare, unusual movies there. Great prices.

  • Pros: The staff and selection
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/15/06

The Beat keeps Knockin'

by sselfless

The Beat boasts an immense inventory of both popular and marginal music. Strengths: Vast selection, An amazing stockpile of used CDs, the massive vinyl section. Weaknesses: Recent releases are too expensive, no restrooms, limited parking (no biggie).

All in all, one of Sac's best music sources. [sselfless]

  • Pros: Location, Selection, Used CD Section
  • Cons: Prices, No restrooms, Parking
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/21/05

The Beat - Midtown Sacramento

by trippinasianman

The beat offers an alternative to the mundane environment of chain record stores. The selection rivals Tower/Virgin and even features local artists. The prices for used/new cds are reasonable and the staff is very knowledgable. Most important - it's cool.

  • Pros: Selection, Used CDS, Convenience

The Details on The Beat

Park It:

Park in the lumpy lot on J Street. Then park yourself at The Beat's java counter and check out some new tunes on the listening station.

One of Sacramento's Best:

Nominated for stocking vinyl, rare and new records, and java under one high, airy roof.

Get Used:

If your CD skips or your record is scratched, don't cry—return it within two weeks for all your jack back.

Category:

Music CDs & Tapes

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

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