Autographed Vinyl LP Album Jacket: Hand-Signed by Bernie Taupin (Diamonds Compilation)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of pop-rock music history, retrospective discography lore, and modern vinyl ephemera: an official vinyl LP album jacket for Diamonds, hand-signed on the front cover by legendary Oscar and Grammy Award-winning lyricist Bernie Taupin.
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023, Bernie Taupin stands as one of the most prolific and celebrated lyricists in modern music history. As the creative half of one of pop music's greatest songwriting partnerships, Taupin penned the timeless lyrics for Elton John's vast catalog of hits, including Your Song, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, Bennie and the Jets, and I'm Still Standing. Released in 2017 by Universal Music Group / Rocket Entertainment to commemorate 50 years of their partnership, the career-spanning compilation album Diamonds celebrates Taupin and John's enduring artistic legacy.
Featuring the minimalist, deep blue cover artwork adorned with a sparkling, crystal-embellished "E" star logo, this 12" vinyl album jacket provides an elegant display framing.
Across the lower-center section of the front cover art, Bernie Taupin has rendered a bold autograph in black felt-tip marker:
"Bernie Taupin"
The signature is prominently applied across the title lettering and "E" logo graphic, displaying outstanding contrast and fluid stroke definition.
Accompanied by an official Basic Certification card issued by James Spence Authentication (JSA) (Certification Number: CL89233), featuring a matching tamper-evident authentication label affixed to the reverse jacket adjacent to the barcode.
Preserved in fine condition with sharp corners, clean edges, unblemished vinyl, and a pristine signature, this signed album jacket serves as an essential centerpiece for classic rock archivists, songwriting historians, and Bernie Taupin displays.
Record & Jacket Specifications
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OFFICIAL 2017 UMG / ROCKET LP RELEASE: Authentic 12" LP vinyl album pressing for Elton John & Bernie Taupin's 50th-anniversary career compilation Diamonds.
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MINIMALIST COMPILATION COVER ART: Features the signature rhinestone-embellished "E" star logo on deep royal blue jacket stock.
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EXCELLENT CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with clean jacket stock, tight edges, and pristine vinyl.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY BERNIE TAUPIN: Authentically autographed in black felt-tip marker ("Bernie Taupin") on the front cover by lyricist Bernie Taupin.
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JSA BASIC CERTIFICATION: Fully verified with an official Certificate Card and matching reverse label issued by James Spence Authentication (Cert #CL89233).
