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Welcome to Nivessa
Located at 5770 W. Pico Blvd & Fairfax Ave, Nivessa is a music store boasting 100,000+ titles carrying a variety of Rock, R&B, Pop, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and countless more genres. Busting at the seams with vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, rare memorabilia and collectibles – we have something to speak to the nostalgia in everyone. Nivessa is a community-focused, open-minded digger’s paradise, eager to provide a source of connection and creativity that not only entertains but also inspires.
We believe that music is a powerful force that transcends personal and superficial barriers. Music brings people together, creating a sense of community and Nivessa is the place to connect and discover new music.
Our Story
In March 2020, Jon started Nivessa in his living room. It began by visiting estate sales and record shows to try to score gems. The apartment quickly became filled with records, taking up every room in the house (under the beds, and in the cabinets). So he relocated to a 200 sq ft spot on Pico & Robertson. It was essentially a closet – of vinyl. A few months later, he relocated to a slightly larger garage by the Grove. And now, we’ve found our store’s home (and community) in Mid City for the last year and a half.
As we prepare to open our doors in Hollywood for Nivessa #2, we’re grateful for the journey until now. None of it would be possible without the incredible support of our cherished music community – YOU are the pulse of Nivessa, and we’re appreciative of every note of it.
The Team
Together, this dream team has created a record store that is more than just a place to buy music. It’s a community hub for music lovers of all kinds. It’s a place where you can discover new music, connect with other fans, and experience the magic of music firsthand.
Jonathan H.
The Fearless Leader
Jon is the driving force behind Nivessa. His entrepreneurial spirit is as infectious as his love for music and yearning for nostalgia. The humble, easy-going, passionate music maven has an innate ability to bring people together and is the head of the snake. Tirelessly scouring collections daily to expand our unmatched selection, he is effortlessly the heart and soul of Nivessa.
Donald K.
Logistics Whiz
Donald is a vinyl fanatic whose tastes range from jazz and hip-hop to noise and garage punk. When he’s not working at the store, he likes to jam with his friends, nerd out, and hang with his dog Brimstone.
Ece T.
Shopkeeper & Collector
Ece brings a unique charm to Nivessa with her passion for film and music. As a film aficionado and collector of VHS tapes, she keeps the store running smoothly and our records spinning.
Ty S.
The Electro Pro
The Audio Tech exec is complete with a thorough understanding of the electronic genre. The personal recommendations from this legend are carefully suited to your needs and will indubitably ensure your next DJ session pops off.
GoldnBrown
Whatnot Host & Vinyl Dynamo
Meet GoldnBrown, the electric host at Whatnot, bringing the party to life. Overflowing with energy and vinyl knowledge, GoldnBrown is your go-to for a hype-filled experience. If you need a DJ to amp up your event, hit up GoldnBrown for unforgettable beats and vibes.
Janira H.
Front Desk & Order Fulfillment
Janira loves records, writing, Inner Wave, and trips to the beach. You can catch her at a show in her free time or grabbing coffee with friends. Janira fulfills orders and tends the front desk.
Syrel G.
The Architect
As a former dentist turned craftsman, working with his hands is no unfamiliar task for the Nivessa in-house carpenter. With an impeccable creative vision, coupled with a pair of skilled hands, his mind is the genesis for the store build, from the ground up.
Raines W.
The Consultant
Mr. Blue Magic! Armed with an immaculate catalog and unrivaled style he is the “Man with the Plan” behind Nivessa’s music-centric interior design. Possessing a fervent love of music, and a keen eye for R&B, Jazz and Hip-Hop, his consultation will ensure you leave with the crème de la crème on wax.
Sarah H.
Ops & Finance
Sarah is our operations and finance expert, dedicated to helping small businesses thrive. With her efficiency and passion for entrepreneurship, she ensures Nivessa runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Events
Nivessa hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including in-store performances, meet-and-greets with artists and record release parties. We also offer a variety of classes and workshops, such as DJ’ing, record collecting and music production.
Buying Philosophy
We are a “maximalist” buyer. We buy full collections and do not cherry-pick. We believe that we may be able to find a buyer for 85-90% of records bought eventually if not through our store, then through another channel. The remainder of the records we buy from you that may never sell at market prices, we try to offload at about 35 cents a piece in bulk. We can also give you more money in store credit if that’s what you are looking for.
Payment Methods
We accept almost anything – card, cash, Venmo, Apple Pay, Zelle.
Do you do Record Store Day?
Yes, we do! Mark your calendars for Black Friday in November.
Selling Philosophy
We try to be competitive with online prices (before shipping costs). For example, if a record is $5 online with $5 shipping. we will likely charge you $4-$5 and not $10. I mean, we need a reason for you to come into our store! If you records to sell just call/text us at 732-996-3224 We are down to earth, not record snobs.
What Do You Sell in Store?
We have almost every genre of records, we have a lot of valuable jazz, huge R&B/Soul/Funk, Rock, Soundtracks, 4000 hip hop 12″, Hip hop LPs,
and about 1,500 45s. 400 reggae 45s. 350 African records, 1000 Latin records, 500 reggae LPs, New wave section of about 250,1500 electronic records sorted by subgenre. We have metal LPs (used) and we have a huge selection of new sealed records. We sell merchandise. We have 8000 CDs, DVDs, 8 tracks, CD box sets, and music DVDs, we try to have something for everyone.
Returns
We rarely have returns. Crossing fingers… it’s been less than a handful. We prefer you to return an item thats sealed, not a used record. If you have to return a used record, so be it. We will offer you a different price than you paid, but will accept it. If you want to hear a record first, we have a listening station for you to hear the music.
If you want to spin here…
Just let us know, contact us and maybe we can do a show. We can offer you store credit if you would like. We would like you to have
some type of Instagram presence before performing. we have to know that you have an audience that likes what you do.
#1 Value: Customer Service
We greet customers when they walk in our store and we won’t ask you a million questions on what you want. If we see you walking out empty-handed, we may ask if you were looking for something that you didn’t find or if the record you wanted wasn’t in stock and maybe we can text you if it gets in stock.
Our Community
Nivessa is more than just a place to buy music. Nivessa is an oasis for audio lovers to connect and share their passion for music. With a variety of ways to get involved in our community, such as volunteering, hosting events, and joining our mailing list. We are eager to meet you! Hope to see you soon!