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'''''Herzeleid''''' ({{IPA-de|ˈhɛɐ̯t͡səlaɪ̯t}}; " |
'''''Herzeleid''''' ({{IPA-de|ˈhɛɐ̯t͡səlaɪ̯t}}; "Heartache"<!-- Cambridge Dictionary: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-german/heartbreak |
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Wiktionary: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Herzeleid -->) is the debut studio album by German [[Neue Deutsche Härte]] band [[Rammstein]], first released on 25 September 1995 via [[Motor Music]].<ref name="MHfeature">{{cite web|last1=Everley|first1=Dave|title=Rammstein: The birth of a legend|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/rammstein-the-birth-of-a-legend|website=[[Metal Hammer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|date=4 July 2019|access-date=8 January 2021}}</ref> |
Wiktionary: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Herzeleid - this is wrong. Source: Native German speaker.-->) is the debut studio album by German [[Neue Deutsche Härte]] band [[Rammstein]], first released on 25 September 1995 via [[Motor Music]].<ref name="MHfeature">{{cite web|last1=Everley|first1=Dave|title=Rammstein: The birth of a legend|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/rammstein-the-birth-of-a-legend|website=[[Metal Hammer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|date=4 July 2019|access-date=8 January 2021}}</ref> |
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==Production and writing== |
==Production and writing== |
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The album's title translates as "heartbreak", and it reflects personal problems that every band member was going through around the time of the album's preparation, particularly Kruspe and vocalist [[Till Lindemann]], who were breaking up with their respective girlfriends.<ref name="MHfeature"/> |
The album's title translates as "heartbreak", and it reflects personal problems that every band member was going through around the time of the album's preparation, particularly Kruspe and vocalist [[Till Lindemann]], who were breaking up with their respective girlfriends.<ref name="MHfeature"/> |
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The original cover caused controversy when it was originally revealed. It shows the band topless and sweaty. The press said Rammstein depicted themselves in this image as "[[Master race|Herrenmenschen]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://herzeleid.com/en/faq/band|title=Rammstein Frequently |
The original cover caused controversy when it was originally revealed. It shows the band topless and sweaty. The press said Rammstein depicted themselves in this image as "[[Master race|Herrenmenschen]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://herzeleid.com/en/faq/band|title=Rammstein Frequently-asked Questions: Band|website=herzeleid.com|access-date=13 November 2021}}</ref> Guitarist [[Richard Kruspe|Kruspe]] said: "Das ist völliger Quatsch, das ist einfach nur ein Foto" ("Totally stupid. It's just a photo"). He did however express his embarrassment in 2016 saying that the band looked "gay...like an ad for a gay porno film."<ref name="Metal Hammer 2016">{{cite web|last1=Dome|first1=Malcolm|title=Rammstein: the story behind their debut album Herzeleid|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/rammstein-the-story-behind-their-debut-album-herzeleid|website=[[Metal Hammer]]|date=18 August 2016|access-date=14 July 2021}}</ref> Lindemann added, that it was a quick shot on a parking lot somewhere in Berlin. North American versions had a different cover, consisting of the band members' faces from the inside of the original booklet, placed side by side. |
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Rammstein's first commercial logo was made for Herzeleid by Dirk Rudolph.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/rammstein-herzeleid-25-years-reissue/|title=Rammstein’s ‘Herzeleid’ Celebrates 25 Years With New Reissue|author=Tim Peacock|date=25 September 2020|access-date=24 March 2022|work=[[UDiscover Music]]}}</ref> This variation uses a thinner "T" character than what is used in later logos. |
Rammstein's first commercial logo was made for Herzeleid by Dirk Rudolph.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/rammstein-herzeleid-25-years-reissue/|title=Rammstein’s ‘Herzeleid’ Celebrates 25 Years With New Reissue|author=Tim Peacock|date=25 September 2020|access-date=24 March 2022|work=[[UDiscover Music]]}}</ref> This variation uses a thinner "T" character than what is used in later logos. |
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==Release== |
==Release== |
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*''Herzeleid'' was released on CD in many countries; the US and Canadian versions had alternative front covers, and were released by [[Slash Records]], but still retained the same songs as on the German version. [[XIII Bis Records]] in France released Herzeleid on CD, as well as most of Rammstein's releases before 1999. |
*''Herzeleid'' was released on CD in many countries; the US and Canadian versions had alternative front covers, and were released by [[Slash Records]], but still retained the same songs as on the German version. [[XIII Bis Records]] in France released Herzeleid on CD, as well as most of Rammstein's releases before 1999. |
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*Some editions of the Herzeleid CD were censored. Some copies had the words "Schulhof" (school |
*Some editions of the Herzeleid CD were censored. Some copies had the words "Schulhof" (school-yard) and "töten" (kill) beeped out during "Weißes Fleisch", and other versions had these words removed from the CD's lyric booklet, but not from the song itself. |
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*South Korean CDs excluded the song "Das alte Leid" from the tracklist and booklet, although the track is still on the CD. |
*South Korean CDs excluded the song "Das alte Leid" from the tracklist and booklet, although the track is still on the CD. |
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*Countries such as South Korea, Poland, Germany and the US (among others) produced commercial [[Cassette tape|cassettes]] for the album. European countries received cassettes featuring the original cover, but US cassettes featured the different cover that they also used on CDs. |
*Countries such as South Korea, Poland, Germany, and the US (among others) produced commercial [[Cassette tape|cassettes]] for the album. European countries received cassettes featuring the original cover, but US cassettes featured the different cover that they also used on CDs. |
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*A very scarce number of German CDs were released with stickers to promote Rammstein's concert on 27 September 1996 slotted in the back of the case, in front of the insert artwork. |
*A very scarce number of German CDs were released with stickers to promote Rammstein's concert on 27 September 1996 slotted in the back of the case, in front of the insert artwork. |
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*A [[Motor Music]] pre-release cassette of the album was issued; there are two different variations of this tape, but the only difference is the appearance of the [[ß|eszett ( |
*A [[Motor Music]] pre-release cassette of the album was issued; there are two different variations of this tape, but the only difference is the appearance of the [[ß|eszett ("esszee")]] character used in the title of "Weißes Fleisch". |
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*The first time ''Herzeleid'' has ever been released on [[Phonograph record|vinyl]] was on the [[Rammstein discography#Box sets|XXI boxset]], and the subsequently released individual LPs from said boxset. |
*The first time ''Herzeleid'' has ever been released on [[Phonograph record|vinyl]] was on the [[Rammstein discography#Box sets|XXI boxset]], and the subsequently released individual LPs from said boxset. |
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*A remastered version of the album was released on 4 December 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rammstein.de/en/release-day-herzeleid-xxv-anniversary-edition-remastered/|title=Release day – Herzeleid (XXV Anniversary Edition – Remastered)|website=rammstein.de|access-date=7 December 2020}}</ref> |
*A remastered version of the album was released on 4 December 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rammstein.de/en/release-day-herzeleid-xxv-anniversary-edition-remastered/|title=Release day – Herzeleid (XXV Anniversary Edition – Remastered)|website=rammstein.de|access-date=7 December 2020}}</ref> |
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| rev3score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|author=Simon K.|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/67571/Rammstein-Herzeleid/|title=Rammstein - Herzeleid|date=27 June 2015|website=sputnikmusic.com|access-date=13 November 2021}}</ref> |
| rev3score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|author=Simon K.|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/67571/Rammstein-Herzeleid/|title=Rammstein - Herzeleid|date=27 June 2015|website=sputnikmusic.com|access-date=13 November 2021}}</ref> |
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In 2005, ''Herzeleid'' was ranked number 303 in ''[[Rock Hard (magazine)|Rock Hard]]'' magazine's book of ''The 500 |
In 2005, ''Herzeleid'' was ranked number 303 in ''[[Rock Hard (magazine)|Rock Hard]]'' magazine's book of ''The 500 greatest Rock & Metal Albums of all Time''.<ref>{{cite book|title=Best of Rock & Metal - Die 500 stärksten Scheiben aller Zeiten|language=de|publisher=[[Rock Hard (magazine)|Rock Hard]]|year=2005|isbn=3-89880-517-4|page=91}}</ref> |
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Kruspe reflected in 2016 saying it was not among his favorite albums: |
Kruspe reflected in 2016 saying it was not among his favorite albums: |
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{{quotation|I don't listen back to the record now at all. No. And I don't think it's one of our best albums |
{{quotation|I don't listen back to the record now at all. No. And I don't think it's one of our best albums - not even close. It was a very painful time for all of us. Imagine going through all the personal shit we'd had, and then having a hard time getting the music out. They do say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and in a way I am glad to have gone through so much. When you face up to the sort of crises that I was having in my personal life - which led to me starting Rammstein in the first place - then you learn lessons from these, you admit where you've gone wrong, and you try to put things right. So, I have to say there were some good reasons to be grateful to Herzeleid.<ref name="Metal Hammer 2016"/>}} |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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| all_writing = Rammstein |
| all_writing = Rammstein |
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| title1 = Wollt ihr das Bett in Flammen sehen<!--The punctuation |
| title1 = Wollt ihr das Bett in Flammen sehen<!--The punctuation-mark ("?") has never been printed in the physical tracklist, but it can often be found on Internet sources--> |
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| note1 = "Do |
| note1 = "Do you want to see the Bed in Flames" |
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| length1 = 5:17 |
| length1 = 5:17 |
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| length2 = 4:08 |
| length2 = 4:08 |
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| title3 = |
| title3 = Weißes Fleisch |
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| note3 = "White Flesh" |
| note3 = "White Flesh" |
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| length3 = 3:35 |
| length3 = 3:35 |
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| title6 = [[Du riechst so gut]] |
| title6 = [[Du riechst so gut]] |
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| note6 = "You |
| note6 = "You smell so good" |
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| length6 = 4:49 |
| length6 = 4:49 |
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| title7 = Das alte Leid |
| title7 = Das alte Leid |
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| note7 = "The |
| note7 = "The old Sorrow" |
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| length7 = 5:44 |
| length7 = 5:44 |
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| title8 = Heirate mich |
| title8 = Heirate mich |
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| note8 = "Marry |
| note8 = "Marry me" |
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| length8 = 4:44 |
| length8 = 4:44 |
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| title9 = Herzeleid |
| title9 = Herzeleid |
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| note9 = " |
| note9 = "Heartache" |
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| length9 = 3:41 |
| length9 = 3:41 |
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| title10 = Laichzeit |
| title10 = Laichzeit |
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| note10 = "Spawning |
| note10 = "Spawning-Time" |
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| length10 = 4:20 |
| length10 = 4:20 |
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==Personnel== |
==Personnel== |
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Writing, performance and production credits are adapted from the album liner notes.<ref>{{Cite AV media notes|title=Herzeleid|others=[[Rammstein]]|year=1995|url=https://img.discogs.com/tLZt6ZnsaKZRNw8tmKd2uyOil_0=/fit-in/600x600/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-97215-1177874570.jpeg.jpg|type=liner notes|publisher=[[Motor Music]]|id=529160-2|access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref> |
Writing, performance, and production credits are adapted from the album liner notes.<ref>{{Cite AV media notes|title=Herzeleid|others=[[Rammstein]]|year=1995|url=https://img.discogs.com/tLZt6ZnsaKZRNw8tmKd2uyOil_0=/fit-in/600x600/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-97215-1177874570.jpeg.jpg|type=liner notes|publisher=[[Motor Music]]|id=529160-2|access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref> |
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'''Rammstein*''' |
'''Rammstein*''' |
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Released | 25 September 1995 | |||
Recorded | 1994–1995 | |||
Studio | Polar (Stockholm) | |||
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Length | 49:22 | |||
Label | Motor | |||
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Herzeleid (German pronunciation: [ˈhɛɐ̯t͡səlaɪ̯t]; "Heartache") is the debut studio album by German Neue Deutsche Härte band Rammstein, first released on 25 September 1995 via Motor Music.[1]
Production and writing
After signing up with Motor Music, the band was instructed to search for a producer, a position they didn't even know about since it wasn't usual in East Germany. They first suggested Bob Rock and Rick Rubin, but the label asked them to be less ambitious. The role was ultimately assigned to Jacob Hellner, known for his work with Clawfinger.[1]
Guitarist Richard Kruspe recalls the band's struggle during their time in Stockholm, Sweden, where the album was recorded. Because there wasn't a language that both members and producer could speak, the band couldn't properly express their disapproval of the way Hellner was making them sound. This was solved with the help of Dutch engineer Ronald Prent, who served as a middleman between Rammstein and Hellner.[1]
It took them seven days to finish the first song, due to the band's constant disapproval of Hellner's and Prent's inputs. In a 2019 interview to Metal Hammer Prent said every time there was a decision to be made, the members would host what he called a "German Conference" – outdoor meetings that could last from ten minutes to two hours until all six members reached an agreement.[1]
The first song written for this album was "Rammstein", which was also the first song ever written by the band. The last song to be written was most likely "Asche zu Asche" since it was not played at their concerts in 1994, unlike all the other songs. A few songs were written in English before they were translated into German. There are also songs from that era that did not make it onto the album, including:
- "Jeder lacht" (the lyrics of the first verse were later re-used for the chorus of "Adios" from Mutter)
- "Schwarzes Glas"
- "Wilder Wein" (later released as a demo version on Engel: Fan-Edition, a finished live version appeared on Live aus Berlin)
- "Alter Mann" (later released on Sehnsucht with new music and slightly different lyrics)
- "Feuerräder"[2] (later released on Engel: Fan-Edition, still in demo phase)
- "Tier" (1994) (also referred to as "Biest", a fanmade title. Not to be confused with the later released "Tier" from Sehnsucht)
- "Tiefer"[3] (working name for "Jeder lacht")
- "Sadist"[4] (performed once under this name, at a concert on 11 October 1996 in Magdeburg, Germany;[5][6] was released under "Tier" on the album Sehnsucht)
Packaging
The album's title translates as "heartbreak", and it reflects personal problems that every band member was going through around the time of the album's preparation, particularly Kruspe and vocalist Till Lindemann, who were breaking up with their respective girlfriends.[1]
The original cover caused controversy when it was originally revealed. It shows the band topless and sweaty. The press said Rammstein depicted themselves in this image as "Herrenmenschen".[7] Guitarist Kruspe said: "Das ist völliger Quatsch, das ist einfach nur ein Foto" ("Totally stupid. It's just a photo"). He did however express his embarrassment in 2016 saying that the band looked "gay...like an ad for a gay porno film."[8] Lindemann added, that it was a quick shot on a parking lot somewhere in Berlin. North American versions had a different cover, consisting of the band members' faces from the inside of the original booklet, placed side by side.
Rammstein's first commercial logo was made for Herzeleid by Dirk Rudolph.[9] This variation uses a thinner "T" character than what is used in later logos.
Release
- Herzeleid was released on CD in many countries; the US and Canadian versions had alternative front covers, and were released by Slash Records, but still retained the same songs as on the German version. XIII Bis Records in France released Herzeleid on CD, as well as most of Rammstein's releases before 1999.
- Some editions of the Herzeleid CD were censored. Some copies had the words "Schulhof" (school-yard) and "töten" (kill) beeped out during "Weißes Fleisch", and other versions had these words removed from the CD's lyric booklet, but not from the song itself.
- South Korean CDs excluded the song "Das alte Leid" from the tracklist and booklet, although the track is still on the CD.
- Countries such as South Korea, Poland, Germany, and the US (among others) produced commercial cassettes for the album. European countries received cassettes featuring the original cover, but US cassettes featured the different cover that they also used on CDs.
- A very scarce number of German CDs were released with stickers to promote Rammstein's concert on 27 September 1996 slotted in the back of the case, in front of the insert artwork.
- A Motor Music pre-release cassette of the album was issued; there are two different variations of this tape, but the only difference is the appearance of the eszett ("esszee") character used in the title of "Weißes Fleisch".
- The first time Herzeleid has ever been released on vinyl was on the XXI boxset, and the subsequently released individual LPs from said boxset.
- A remastered version of the album was released on 4 December 2020.[10]
- Sales of the next album Sehnsucht helped lift figures for Herzeleid, according to keyboardist Christian Lorenz. The band's debut album went gold five years after their second did.[1]
Reception and legacy
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [11] |
Rock Hard | 8.5/10[12] |
Sputnikmusic | [13] |
In 2005, Herzeleid was ranked number 303 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 greatest Rock & Metal Albums of all Time.[14]
Kruspe reflected in 2016 saying it was not among his favorite albums:
I don't listen back to the record now at all. No. And I don't think it's one of our best albums - not even close. It was a very painful time for all of us. Imagine going through all the personal shit we'd had, and then having a hard time getting the music out. They do say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and in a way I am glad to have gone through so much. When you face up to the sort of crises that I was having in my personal life - which led to me starting Rammstein in the first place - then you learn lessons from these, you admit where you've gone wrong, and you try to put things right. So, I have to say there were some good reasons to be grateful to Herzeleid.[8]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Rammstein
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Wollt ihr das Bett in Flammen sehen" ("Do you want to see the Bed in Flames") | 5:17 |
2. | "Der Meister" ("The Master") | 4:08 |
3. | "Weißes Fleisch" ("White Flesh") | 3:35 |
4. | "Asche zu Asche" ("Ashes to Ashes") | 3:51 |
5. | "Seemann" ("Sailor") | 4:48 |
6. | "Du riechst so gut" ("You smell so good") | 4:49 |
7. | "Das alte Leid" ("The old Sorrow") | 5:44 |
8. | "Heirate mich" ("Marry me") | 4:44 |
9. | "Herzeleid" ("Heartache") | 3:41 |
10. | "Laichzeit" ("Spawning-Time") | 4:20 |
11. | "Rammstein" | 4:25 |
Total length: | 49:22 |
Personnel
Writing, performance, and production credits are adapted from the album liner notes.[15]
Rammstein*
- Till Lindemann – vocals
- Richard Kruspe, Paul Landers – guitar
- Christian Lorenz – keyboards
- Oliver Riedel – bass
- Christoph Schneider – drums
* Members are not mentioned, just the band's name instead.
Production
- Jacob Hellner, Carl-Michael Herlöffson – production
- Ronald Prent – mixing at Chateau du Pape
- Emanuel Fialik, Olav Bruhn – additional production on "Seemann"
Visual art
- Jan "Praler" Hoffmann (credited as Praler) – photography, cover idea
- Dirk Rudolph – sleeve design
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Germany (BVMI)[28] | Platinum | 500,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[29] 2020 Remastered version |
Silver | 60,000‡ |
Summaries | ||
Europe (IFPI)[30] | Platinum | 1,000,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ a b c d e f Everley, Dave (4 July 2019). "Rammstein: The birth of a legend". Metal Hammer. Future plc. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ Grütz, Moritz (20 November 2020). "RAMMSTEIN-Produzent Jacob Hellner im Interview". Metal1.info (in German). Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ "Русский: Сет-лист концерта группы Rammstein во время Herzeleid тура". 15 December 1995.
- ^ http://www.rammstein.cat/img/1996_10_11_setlist.jpg [bare URL image file]
- ^ http://www.rammstein.cat/img/1996_10_11_Madebourg.jpg [bare URL image file]
- ^ "Rammstein Concert Setlist at AMO Kulturhaus, Magdeburg on October 11, 1996". setlist.fm. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ "Rammstein Frequently-asked Questions: Band". herzeleid.com. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ a b Dome, Malcolm (18 August 2016). "Rammstein: the story behind their debut album Herzeleid". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ Tim Peacock (25 September 2020). "Rammstein's 'Herzeleid' Celebrates 25 Years With New Reissue". UDiscover Music. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Release day – Herzeleid (XXV Anniversary Edition – Remastered)". rammstein.de. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ Raggett, Ned. "Herzeleid – Rammstein". allmusic.com. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ Albrecht, Frank. "RAMMSTEIN – Herzeleid". Rock Hard (in German). No. 101. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ Simon K. (27 June 2015). "Rammstein - Herzeleid". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ Best of Rock & Metal - Die 500 stärksten Scheiben aller Zeiten (in German). Rock Hard. 2005. p. 91. ISBN 3-89880-517-4.
- ^ Herzeleid (liner notes). Rammstein. Motor Music. 1995. 529160-2. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
{{cite AV media notes}}
: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Austriancharts.at – Rammstein – Herzeleid" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Rammstein – Herzeleid" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Rammstein – Herzeleid" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Rammstein – Herzeleid" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Rammstein – Herzeleid". Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Rammstein – Herzeleid" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Album Top 40 slágerlista – 2020. 50. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ^ "Veckolista Album, vecka 31". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Rammstein – Herzeleid". Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Rammstein; 'Herzeleid')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie.
- ^ "British album certifications – Rammstein – Herzeleid". British Phonographic Industry.
- ^ "IFPI Platinum Europe Awards – 2005". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 4 July 2019.