10 facts you need to know about Adele’s sensational comeback

After a three year break, Adele has returned with a new single 'Hello' and album '25'

Published 27th Oct 2015

After a three year break Adele has returned with a new single 'Hello' and album '25'. Here are a 10 facts that cement the singer as one of the best British solo acts.

  1. 'Hello' has gone straight to No.1 on the iTunes Single Chart in 85 countries.
  1. '25' has gone straight to No.1 on iTunes Album Chart in 77 countries on preorder sales alone.
  1. Adele was trending at No.1 worldwide on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
  1. 'Hello' has gone straight to No.1 on the Global Spotify Chart.
  1. 'Hello' broke the record for most Shazams in 24 hours.
  1. The video for 'Hello' broke the record for the most views on Vevo in 24 hours.
  1. 'Hello' went straight to No.1 UK Airplay Chart with audience impressions of three times the No.2 track.
  1. 'Hello' went straight to No.1 in the UK Singles Chart midweeks, outselling the rest of the Top Ten combined.
  1. 'Hello' is on course to break record for biggest selling digital single in a week in the US.
  1. '25' has taken more preorders this week than the Album at No.1 in the UK album chart has sold copies.

'25' is out on November 20th and will be the singer's third album.