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1.0 of 5 stars.
You would think this place could be amazing. It looks like it has lots of potential, and upon walking inside you would still think that. They have rows and rows of cds, vinyl, etc.But why is it that I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on my last day in California to sell all the remaining CDs I had that my parents made me get rid of and it was actually a much better experience than I had thought.At first I was afraid I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I walked into The Beat for the first time on a weekend daycation to Sacramento back in 2005. I enjoyed it immensely since the town where I was living at the time had no music stores whatsoever...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Extensive selection!! I come here to see what's new and find old gems I haven't heard of. Then I go home and purchase them on Amazon for cheap.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In business for 20 years must be difficult in a secondary market like Sacramento, but this family owned business has managed somehow. "They sell CD's, DVD's, Records, CD Singles, VHS, Cassettes,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pro: I recently ordered a CD and it came in a couple days later. Last time I ordered at R5, it was nearly a week before the order got communicated from the store to a music provider and nearly two...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
kinda average. I found the albums high priced but well-organized. Decent selection of cd's and had theme racks - sac artists, emo, etc. for example. Fun to browse through. The owner seemed very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I used to go to Sac State and lived the midtown, I frequented this place whenever I wanted to get used CDs. Not many used CDs/vinyl stores have a classical section, that's why. Well, I visited...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Beat is unique to Sac and it is worth the trip for any visitor of the River City. I can spend hours at this well organized store. A place to dig for vinyl and CD's, they have a large inventory but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had wanted to go to this place for years - I used to see the cool "Beat" magnets in the ska two-tone style adorning some of the former local record shops and I thought - wow, this must be the Amoeba...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 When did vinyl in small-medium sized markets become so expensive? Is this the DJ Shadow effect on Sac? Do you rememer when you could go oustide of SF and find dope records at amazing prices? I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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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.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very helpful staff. I went in there with one of those " Im looking for that one guy that orchestrated the soundtrack of this movie that was this old questions. The clerk acctually called his friend...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Boy, oh boy. I used to shop here a lot a long time ago... but upon a random drop in last weekend, I became instantly annoyed.First of all, the parking lot used to be completely free- now only spots...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Each time I've shopped at the Beat, I've gotten exceptional service. Their prices are actually very average for most specialty music stores (this doesn't mean that they're not expensive, I've just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Several reasons why The Beat blows:1. New vinyl releases that you actually want to buy all seem to be marked-up to $30.00 "Import" prices.2. Actual Imports are way over-priced.3. Every time ((EVERY...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, pretty good. They have a lot of good sales and used CD section if you are willing to look, but the non-sale items can be pretty pricey and I usually don't buy their regular priced items. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I proudly avoided this place a decade ago when Comic Book Guys and Gals reigned there and they actually had an espresso shop inside (how friggin' Nineties). These days, their employees are actually...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came for records. bought records. found some i'm STOKED on...looked for some i couldn't find. bottom line, lots o good used vinyl. they don't "make deals" with you like Records, but still a dope...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why they have a huge rack of Elvis records and cds, IDK, but everything else is like Tower, but better. The turntables they sell are gimmicky and way overpriced. Still I shop here from time to time...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! A lot of Beat haters here. I personally loved the Beat! when I was in Sacramento. Am I biased? Of course I am...I worked there as well as shopped there. I have a lot of great memories there in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't go to The Beat much anymore (don't buy much music), but I have to write a nostalgia review for all the time I spend there in the past. I bought SO MANY CDs there, I can't even count. Still...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
a record store should not be created on a foundation of having a large room. The selection for such an area should not be so casually leaning to one area of music, rock and pop (3/4 of the store)....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A little pricey, sure, but the used section is pretty great.Still I don't think I'll ever go back despite living right down the street and that is based solely on the service. If your playing a new...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ventured into 3 records stores today trying to find some vinyls for my friend's birthday. The Beat had the most convenient parking and location, and the best and most organized selection. I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been both a customer and a previous employee at the Beat, so I've heard every perspective on variety, availability, pricing, business practices, and integrity as an independent music store....
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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the only people who have written great reviews about the beat are people who have never been to any other record store. their new vinyl is ridiculously overpriced, and they never carry any new used vinyl. all...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This last summer during my visit to Sacramento I spent an afternoon walking all over the downtown area. I came upon this record store and had a good time looking around, yet it seemed like their used...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Curiously old-school records store. They have rows and rows of old vinyl records, CDs, even VHS tapes. I bet five Euros the folks who still patronize this place haven't heard of the iPod.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
whenever i have a few extra dollars and a couple of hours to kill, i head over to the beat to crate dig in the hip-hop and r&b sections. there is nothing better than searching through piles of records...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I bought a couple of good CD's on the cheap here, and local artists can leave their promotional CD's, stickers, and fliers on the front counter. But the mainstream music were ridiculously priced. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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The beat has the best selection on new,used, and nearly new cds, cassette tapes,vinyl,and even dvds and vhs!! you cant beat the selection! they even have cd singles, new and used! Their staff is knowledgible...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i don't understand the bad reviews and i just don't get it. i live minutes from what supposedly is one of the best stores for hard to find vinyl, Amoeba Records, but I would pick the Beat any day....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stick it to the corporate bastards of music retail and shop The Beat!!I first found out about the beat probably 15 years ago when I was in my early teens and they were in a different location. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow... Some harsh reviews. I like The Beat, I am sort of biased because I moved from a place that had NO indie record stores. I am able to pick up a selection of the folk-indie vinyls that I want here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love old record stores! I have been spoiled by the best independent record store on the planet...Ear-X-tacy in Louisville, Kentucky. I've also been spoiled by the independent record stores in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Many years ago, the big building on the corner of 17th and J housed a wonderful, old-fashioned hardware store called Newbert's. I could browse in there for hours and find amazing things I never knew...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place to buy music in Sacramento, period! The staff is knowlegeable and they don't bug me if I just browse through all of their stuff for over an hour and leave. Of couse this never happens...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Come on, haters! It's our only indie record store in town practically. Show the Beat a little love. I've been going there since I was a wee teenager to hunt down my Bauhaus import records (56th and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This store is really overpriced for used CDs -- $8-$12 a pop for promos? You have got to be kidding me! They also gave me a hard time when a CD I bought turned otu to be scratched and unplayable. They...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
How come youse guys don't rent LPs anymore, like you used to at the old 56th and H location???
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Beat.Ah... the beat.Over priced? Yes.Most used CDs come at 8-10 bucks a pop.When they "buy" your CDs they only give you $2 or so. Even if they're brand-new, shrink-wrapped, etc.This is one of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
lame. i walked in and saw that 90% of their used vinyl selection were beatles albums. too bad tone vendor will never come back.also, they sold my roommate a bum turntable, but that's another story.
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This store has gone downhill over the years, and it's finally irrelevant. The buyers have no clue, especially in the electronic/dance sections. If you want rare music, imports, etc., check out...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the most overpriced barely legally operating so-called "independent" music store in northern california. don't blame the hipsters they hire, tho. they just want to work in a record store. just don't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Conveniently located right down the street from my apartment. The owners are cool people.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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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,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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The Beat has a huge selection of mucho music! They have lots of finds for an old crusty punk like myself. Plenty of used stuff that you can't find anywhere else. Lots of vinyl for those who want the authentic...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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The Beat has a huge selection of mucho music! They have lots of finds for an old crusty punk like myself. Lots of vinyl for those who want the authentic experience. Plenty of used stuff that you can't...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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The Beat is a fabulous find. They carry a large selection of used cds and tapes, and have a decent selection of vinyl too. The prices on their used stuff is usually really good. They also have a large...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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The Beat is a great place in Sacramento to get all kinds of music, especially cds of local bands and cds that you might not be able to find at the more mainstream stores. The Beat has a very laid back...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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the beat is that old fashioned kind of store that was plentiful beofre coffee shops like starbucks got into the business of selling cds. it's a funky, bohemian store with dusty racks of cds. the clerks are as...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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The Beat is a great place to find out of the way music. They also have tickets to local shows, and they support local music. Listening stations are available as well. The staff really knows about musi...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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The Beat is located downtown where there is limited parking.you may have to park in one of the garages and walk there or if youre lucky, you might be able to park on the street. The store is nicely organized...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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A great independent music store. They carry a variety of musical selection. I go there mostly for punk/rock music. They sell both used and new cds and records and reasonable price, but not as cheap...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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I wandered into the store to just kill some time. I wasn't impressed with merchandise. It does feel relaxed and comfortable that's probably why I wandered in -- it appeals. Open space lots of windows. Once I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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The Beat is located down where there is limited parking….you may have to park in one of the garages and walk there or if you're lucky, you might be able to park on the street. The store is nicely org...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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The Beat is a great place in Sacramento to get all kinds of music, especially cds of local bands and cds that you might not be able to find at the more mainstream stores. The Beat has a very laid back...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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The Beat music store is convieniently located in downtown Sacramento and is capable of taking care of your music needs. The Beat deals with both new and used records, cd's and tapes. Many of the l...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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The beat has not only a decent selection of used cds, but also a very good selection of new cds. They don't preasure you to buy. They seem to welcome you to look around. The beat also lets you listen to used...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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They sell all types of music here. They have records, CD's tapes that are fairly new. You can even find new music as well. They may have music that is hard to find The store is big. The store is clean and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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Their not as bad as the other guy said. They do tend to cater to a particular brand of music more than others, but they do have a fairly wide selection and if you go in often you can usually find what you're...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2005
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I am very particular about my record stores, and The Beat doesnt really cut the muster. Its a large store with a surprising amout of vinyl. The thing that I dont like about The Beat is their prices and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2005
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The Beat! is a better record store than I would ever expect to find in Sacramento. They have a great selection of both new and used, vinyl and CD. If you're not immediately in the Sacramento area you can find...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2002
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