Adele releases third studio album, Adele 25. In the style of her prior records, 25 was titled after her age at the time of composition. Within hours after release, Adele 25 was the number one album on iTunes worldwide and number one in 100 countries.

.@Adele's Hello tops the 2 million mark in just 3 weeks — faster than any other song in US digital history.

— Chart News (@chartnews) November 16, 2015

No. 1 on our #GreatestOfAllTime Billboard 200 Albums is “21” by @Adele! 🏆 Full list: https://t.co/syBtG4NNiS pic.twitter.com/ly9d4VKodz

— billboard (@billboard) November 12, 2015

Hello by @Adele this week becomes the 1st song to sell 1 million downloads in one week in US digital history.

— Chart News (@chartnews) November 2, 2015

#Hello has become the fastest EVER #VevoCertified video in just 5 days! @Adele slaaaaay 👏 https://t.co/UgH1VRGeQY pic.twitter.com/MMki2ib4vx

— Vevo UK (@Vevo_UK) October 29, 2015