Dimple Records

This place is great if you are a huge music lover! The staff is nice and will point you in the direction if you cannot find a specific artist or movie. This place used to be tower records and they had great staff there as well so I will definitely come back to Dimple and buy some music next time. The store is very clean and up kept and the CDs are all organized and not unorganized as if some child came walking through and messed around with all of them!

Every time I had previously driven by this place I thought, «there’s just another used movie and game spot» but I couldn’t have been more wrong. I decided to go in and check it out since I had some time to kill and boy am I glad that I did. This store reminds me so much of the record stores prior to the ipod and mp3 era when flipping through bins of discs was actually the only way to find that great new artist or album. Oh the excitement of scoring that great find has come flooding over me in full force from the moment I walked in the doors, and with the music playing throughout the store’s overhead speakers it only adds to that nostalgia!
There are not only a very large selection of CDs here but also both new and old vinyl, VHS cassettes, DVDs, blu-​rays, video games from a number of different systems, books, posters, and novelty items! The staff is very friendly and helpful and the store is well kept and very well organized. You could easily find what you’re looking for and leave or just enjoy hours of browsing though the massive selection of media. You can bring in your old item’s and trade them for new items or sell them for cash.
There is something very special about the classic record store as fewer and fewer retailers are carrying media anymore due to the increasing digital download age. There is something to be said about being able to find and hold onto that special piece of something that invokes your emotions and touches your soul. However, Dimple is that special place which revives the past and keeps it alive and going strong.

This place is pretty cool. I had never been to this place until very recently, and I decided to check it out while I was in the area. I ended up spending nearly 2 hours in there! I’m a major film buff, so it was fun just browsing their selection of DVDs. I think I ended up buying 5 or 6 used DVDs and paid less than 20 dollars altogether for them. I’ll definitely be coming back.
Only downside was that one of the DVDs I bought didn’t play. Granted, it’s a VERY old DVD and only cost like $ 1.99…but still, they should really check and make sure that every single DVD actually plays before they put it up for sale… I’m sure it was just overlooked though.

To the cashier who checked me out, you remind me of Kitty & I think I love you.
Also, the music selection was swell. I got all my Paulson & Thursday albums here. My inner emo is raging so hard.

This is one of my favorite spots to look around. They have a different variety of new and used things. Such as books, video games, cds, dvds, blue rays and records. I really enjoy coming to this place and hardly ever leave this Dimples empty handed.

I love Dimple, been going ever since I can remember. Back when it used to be in the Ross parking lot. All the locations have a wide variety and work together to make sure you find the most random movies, CDs, games and books.

All Dimple locations deserve 5 stars in my book. I have always had great customer service at Dimple stores (this location especially), and their selection is tough to beat. Movies, vinyl, music, old school video games… what a winning combo!

Wow. I went in hoping to score some albums mainly for specific artists (as most I imagine do). Bob Dylan and Rush were my primary targets, although Fleetwood Mac, the Who, Waylon Jennings, the Eagles, and many others have honorable mention. 30 albums, $ 100, and two hours later, I emerged with no Bob Dylan or Rush, but did find a treasure trove, some of which being Disneyland records just arrived ($ 1.99/ea!), a couple very old Fleetwood Mac albums ($ 3.99/ea), and a number of others across the board — Willie Nelson, Missing Persons, Pat Metheny Group, The Human League, Jose Feliciano, The Police, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Hall & Oates, ELO, Nat King Cole, Donald Fagen (I snatched up their lone copy of The Nightfly which was in good shape for a measly $ 1.99(!!!), etc.
Only a few of the albums were in semi-​rough shape, and I bought them anyway because when you bump into collectible Disney you buy it if the price is right (I intend to play it though, not have it just sit in a case somewhere since I have two young kids who both are enamored with my turntable).
Hard to believe that this is a chain, yet this one location had this much variety. They are only in the Sacramento area, and each store has its own vinyl buyer. Saturdays supposedly he is in the store and can be asked questions/​favors («please be on the lookout for Rush», etc.) I specifically asked if I missed Rush somewhere, and was told any they get in are gone just like that, same goes for Bob Dylan. The hunt goes on…
Get a loyalty card (not a credit card) and you get some savings off albums as you go, every $ 13 you get something. Didn’t save much but something is always that much more than nothing. Doesn’t cost you anything and all they want is your zip code and phone number.
The place is huge, very well organized. If you’re looking for games and movies this is also a focus for them. Vinyl is all in the back against the wall, there’s a sign visible from the front doors to point it out.

I do enjoy going here, even if its just to browse. I always find a unique selection.
The reason a high ranking (besides their selection): Their very diverse, and eclectic, help staff. I have gone at various times, and they are very knowledgeable, and non judgmental. I have literally bought a Rob Zombie CD the same day as «The best of John Denver,» and the clerk was very helpful in helping me locate the John Denver (while holding the new Rob Zombie CD).
Typically buy used because its cheaper, but I honestly have never bought a used CD that had scratches and/​or didn’t work.
We had one in Davis, and it sadly closed. So whenever I visit my family on the weekends and we are looking for something to do to kill time (in an air conditioned setting), we typically come here to window shop, and I usually end up finding something.
The topper find was Beatles covers by the looney tunes gang as a joke Xmas present…

Decided to update my review since its been almost 2 years. Still a great place for music, movies and books. They have adjusted their prices and most used books are 2.99. Its only if they’re new or still on a best seller list are prices adjusted accordingly. Sometimes, though, they have books on things that are pretty much in the past, such as scrapbooking, but are still asking full price for them! I think whoever does the pricing needs to look into the viability a little closer.
Otherwise, all in all, a good store, great location and very nice folks working there.

The staff greets you with a hello and are extremely knowledgeable. Wish they had more rap vinyls from the 90s but still an impressive vinyl collection. Was able to find a SHAFT soundtrack vinyl which was awesome. I do feel its more expensive than some online retailers but they have some areas that are superior.

WOW! Austin F (f as in FRANK THE TANK! FRANK THE TANK!) gave me like, crazy off the hook customer service today. Seriously, I called to ask if they had Practical Magic on either DVD or BluRay… They didn’t! :(But then I asked for him to look and see if it was on Netflix and guess what? He checked!!! Unfortunately they didn’t but he told me I could rent it. That’s super awesome! Who even does that?! WOW. Also, obviously Holden is the best. He’s the king of retail in Citrus Heights, second only to me.

Was calling around local places looking for a specific movie. Dimple records landpark location fwd my phone call to the Citrus Heights location where they confirmed having the specific DVD on hand. Super friendly professional service thanks Dimple

I’m going to have to give this store 1 start due my experience from Tuesday. My husband decided to surprise me by buying me an Xbox 360 and one of my favorite games, Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 Beach volleyball. He spent a long time calling around trying to find it when the Arden location said that they had it at citrus heights location.
My husband picked me up from work and we went straight there. Upon arriving we looked around and were eventually able to find it. Sadly the game was used and marked for 37.99. This game is older, not common, and definitely not high in demand. I had nicely walked up to the cashier and had asked if they were flexible with their prices for used games. The young man at the register seemed really confused and not sure what to say. I had explained the game I was interested was marked for 37.99 but it only sells for about 5 – 15 $ online from various websites and showed him on my phone. He had told me «we dont price match» i had told him that was fine im not asking him to price match Im asking him to be reasonable/​realistic given the fact the game is not worth 37.99. A girl with black hair, piercings all over her face and many visible tattoos interrupted me in a very rude fashion to say «were not going to change the price, the game was bought for a certain price we need to make money back» I had said, well then i feel sorry for you guys because the game is older, used, isnt worth that much and anyone who wants this game won’t pay 40 $ for it cause they know how much it is.
I called gamestop 5mins later in the parking lot and was told they had one in a close by location $ 4.49.
So to dimple employees there, next time listen to an educated customer, and one who showed proof of value of an item and be reasonable, you lost a sale, a customer and i guarantee you, that game will never sell at that price.

Austin Rocks! He made my life so easy! I am never spending my Dimple money anywhere else except for with Austin @ Citrus Heights. It was a hectic Christmas and he took such good care of me and made my shopping so stress free! Nutri-​D

I can’t believe that knowing this place is here and that they sell used books, I had never gone in. Well one morning I decided to check them out because I was looking for specific books but didn’t want to pay an arm and a leg for them.
Like any store that sells used stuff, there is a special «scent» but nothing that would annoy you enough to leave. Everything is extremely well organized and the store itself seemed pretty clean.
I looked around for the books I came to see if they had and when I couldn’t find them I went up front and a guy named Taylor helped me out. They have everything on their computers and I discovered they had one of the books I was looking for. Taylor was extremely nice, very friendly and super courteous.
I bought a few books I wasn’t looking for and a «tardis» pen for my daughter (she loves Dr Who).
I don’t know about their buy back prices and honestly I don’t care. I am rating this place based on inventory, prices and customer service which were a definite 5 star.

Staff is always super kind. Even when I bring them 100 dvd’s to sell back lol.
Jeff

Staff is always friendly and helpful. If you ask for recommendations and they’re not into that particular thing they always grab someone who is. We always leave happy with a handful of movies!

How could you not love this place? I always find everything I need at a cheaper price since it’s used. The only times I haven’t found what I was looking for the sales associates makes a call and has it shipped to my local Dimple in citrus heights. Great staff, great products!

Awesome store, friendly staff! They have every form of media you could want, I have every form of media you can think of, and now a pretty large used book section. I have spent thousands of dollars at this store alone over the years! Store isn’t huge but they really make it work, I never feel cramped.
OK new vinyl section, would like to see more rotation in that section, think they could expand it too, but I always find something good!
Most of the staff has been there for over a year, the few times I wanted something they didn’t have they went above and beyond to find it for me like they were the owners of the store. Calling other stores, offering to order, they make sure I get what I want, no matter how obscure!