[Pre Order] Bernie Taupin - The Sea Has No Mercy - LP *

Release Date: October 23, 2026

The legendary lyricist's first entirely self-written album — ten atmospheric folk songs on 180g vinyl.

Bernie Taupin presents The Sea Has No Mercy, his first-ever entirely self-written album and most personal work to date. Across ten reflective, atmospheric folk songs, Taupin distills 76 years of life experience into stories that are intimate, vivid and deeply revealing. Inspired by his acclaimed memoir Scattershot, the album was recorded in Nashville with producer Frank Liddell and features guest appearances from Brandi Carlile, Lee Ann Womack and Georgey Taupin.

Features

• 180g heavyweight vinyl
• 8-page lyric booklet
• Produced by Frank Liddell, recorded in Nashville
• Guest appearances by Brandi Carlile, Lee Ann Womack and Georgey Taupin
• 1 LP
• Label: Mercury Nashville

Track Listing

Side One:

1. Fisherman
2. Old Church Road
3. The Sea Has No Mercy
4. Elephant Boy
5. Ghosts of Greater Men

Side Two:

1. Joker
2. Come On California
3. The Favor
4. Old Dog
5. One Hundred Ways