One of Sacramento’s most popular places to buy and sell new and used records, Pug’z, is closing its doors this Saturday.The news comes less than a year after another local shop, Manic Music, went out of business.

“It’s corporate downsizing,” said Pug’z employee Amber Anderson of the closing. “We’re owned by Tower, and our owner, Stan Goman, no longer works there. Now there’s a new interim Tower CEO, and she’s getting rid of all the people that aren’t making much money. So, we’re dissolving into the Tower chain.”This comes as a huge blow to local music buyers, not to mention Sacramento State students.

“Most of my friends and I regularly shopped there,” said Sac State student Aaron Poch. “It was like the last great music shop in town. The Beat and Tower Records are too expensive.”

The Beat’s owner, Robert Fauble, agrees Pug’z closing is a great loss, but said it is not the end.

“They’re nice people.” said Fauble. “I wouldn’t be surprised if Tower pursues another way to sell their used products.”For Pug’z employees like Amber Anderson, who graduates from Sac State this December, there’s still an option to stay with the corporation.

“They’ve offered us all jobs at Tower Records,” said Anderson. “It’s just a matter of if we’re going to take them or not.”

The closing of Pug’z leaves just a few used record stores left in Sacramento.

The Beat, Dimple and K Street Records remain, but for independent music both new and used, Pug’z might have been the best in town.

Pug’z is offering 20% off their entire stock until their Saturday farewell. They’re also selling all their vinyl for $1 a piece.