Originally released in 1995, Herzeleid is the album that ignited Rammstein’s rise from Berlin’s underground to global industrial‑metal dominance. Cold mechanical riffs, martial rhythms, and Till Lindemann’s unmistakable baritone define a sound that was unlike anything else in Europe at the time.
This 2017 remastered 2LP edition presents the album with enhanced clarity and depth, pressed on 180‑gram heavyweight vinyl and housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve with original artwork, printed inners, and a 16‑page booklet. It’s the definitive way to experience Rammstein’s explosive beginnings.
Why This Record Is in the Crimson Vinyl Collection
Herzeleid is essential because it marks the birth of one of the most influential industrial metal bands of the modern era.
For Crimson Vinyl, it earns its place because:
• It’s the first Rammstein album, featuring early classics like Du Riechst So Gut and Seemann
• The 2017 remaster is widely praised for its cleaner low‑end, sharper guitars, and improved dynamics
• The packaging is collector‑grade: gatefold, booklet, and high‑quality pressing
• It’s a cornerstone for any industrial, gothic, or metal vinyl collection
This is Rammstein at their rawest and most formative — a must‑own for fans and collectors alike.
Track Listing
Side A
1. Wollt Ihr Das Bett In Flammen Sehen?2. Der Meister
3. Weißes Fleisch
Side B
4. Asche Zu Asche
5. Seemann
6. Du Riechst So Gut
Side C
7. Das Alte Leid
8. Heirate Mich
9. Herzeleid
Side D
10. Laichzeit
11. Rammstein
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