Description
Originally released in 1997, Sehnsucht is the album that catapulted Rammstein from European notoriety to global dominance. Blending crushing industrial riffs, electronic textures, and Till Lindemann’s unmistakable baritone, the record defined the Neue Deutsche Härte movement for an entire generation.
Featuring massive singles like “Du Hast” and “Engel”, the album is both aggressive and theatrical — a perfect encapsulation of Rammstein’s early identity.
This 2015 remastered 2LP edition is pressed on 180‑gram black vinyl, housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve, and retains the iconic original artwork. It’s the definitive modern pressing of one of the most influential industrial metal albums of the ’90s.
Why This Record Is in the Crimson Vinyl Collection
Sehnsucht is essential because it represents Rammstein at the moment they became a global force — musically, visually, and culturally.
For Crimson Vinyl, it earns its place because:
• The 2015 remaster offers improved clarity and punch
• The 180g 2LP format gives the album space to breathe
• It contains some of the band’s most iconic tracks, still staples of their live shows
• It’s a cornerstone for any industrial, gothic, or metal vinyl collection
This is Rammstein at their most iconic — heavy, dramatic, and unforgettable.
Track Listing
Side A
1. Sehnsucht
2. Engel
3. Tier
Side B
4. Bestrafe Mich
5. Du Hast
6. Bück Dich
Side C
7. Spiel Mit Mir
8. Klavier
9. Alter Mann
Side D
10. Eifersucht
11. Küss Mich (Fellfrosch)
