Follow The Leader, Korn - Limited Edition - Coloured Vinyl

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$250.00
Artist - Korn
Format - 12" Double Album
Genre - Heavy Metal, Metal, and Nu Metal
Year - 2020
Country - Australia
Grading (record) - Near Mint
Grading (sleeve) - Very Good Plus

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Description

Please note this a Limited Edition 2 LP set. Red/Black Vinyl. (Burgundy)

Korn – Follow the Leader (Limited Edition Colored Vinyl)

Artist: Korn

Title: Follow the Leader

Album Type: Third Studio Album (Limited Edition Reissue)

Original Release Date: August 18, 1998 (Limited variants released 2018–2024)

Label: Immortal / Epic

Genre: Nu Metal

Background & Production Follow the Leader is the album that transformed Korn into a global phenomenon, selling over 14 million copies and defining the nu-metal explosion of the late 90s. Produced by Steve Thompson and Toby Wright, it was the band's first major departure from the production style of Ross Robinson. The sessions were famously excessive, yet they resulted in a massive commercial success that debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200.

Musical Composition & Style The album blended heavy, down-tuned riffs with significant hip-hop influences, creating a template for the era.

  • Major Hits: Includes the Grammy-winning "Freak on a Leash" and the club-ready metal anthem "Got the Life." * Rap Collaborations: Features prominent guest appearances from Ice Cube, Tre Hardson, and Fred Durst, cementing the band's crossover appeal.

  • Sonic Texture: Highlighted by Fieldy’s percussive "click" bass sound and Jonathan Davis’s versatile, emotionally raw vocal delivery.

  • The "Secret" Tracklisting: The vinyl preserves the original quirk where the first 12 tracks are five seconds of silence each, meaning the music officially begins at Track 13.

Limited Edition Colored Vinyl & Collector Notes This album is a staple for collectors, with several high-value colored pressings released for various anniversaries.

  • Gold Vinyl: A 20th-anniversary exclusive that is highly sought after for its metallic finish.

  • Transparent Red: A striking limited variant often found in European and independent record store distributions.

  • Red & Black Swirl: A more recent "marbled" pressing that provides a unique visual texture to the discs.

  • Gatefold Packaging: Most limited editions feature a high-quality gatefold sleeve showcasing the iconic artwork by Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo.

  • Keywords: Korn, Follow the Leader, Limited Edition, Colored Vinyl, Nu Metal, Gold Vinyl, Red Vinyl, Freak on a Leash, Got the Life, 2LP.

    • Collection Ideas: Nu Metal Foundations, Limited Edition Color Vinyl, 90s Metal Landmarks, Platinum Selling Albums.

    • Related Artists: Limp Bizkit, Deftones, Slipknot, Linkin Park, Coal Chamber.

     
Click for Grading Scale

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve
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