Adele - 21

Nobody could predict the global sensation Adele was about to unleash when 21 was released in January 2011. Certainly, her album 19 was a huge success, but 21 redefined what is the juggernaut is of mega hit records.

The biggest selling album of this century featuring the singles "Rolling In The Deep", "Someone Like You", "Rumour Has It" and "Set Fire To The Rain". There are only 11 songs on the album, and 9 of them charted. Although it was produced by the legendary Rick Rubins, it is Adele's remarkable vocal range and power with such a soulful warmth that carries the whole album. More than a singer, Adele also co-wrote nearly the entire album with assists from Paul Epworth, Francis White, Dan Wilson and Ryan Tedder, among others.

Heavyweight vinyl produced by XL Recordings in 2011.