What is the name of Adele's debut album?

Adele's debut album is titled 19.

Released in 2008, 19 introduced Adele's powerful mezzo-soprano voice and confessional songwriting to a broad international audience. The album includes the singles "Chasing Pavements," "Hometown Glory," and Adele's cover of Bob Dylan's "Make You Feel My Love." Its sound blends soul, jazz, pop, and singer-songwriter traditions.

The title 19 refers to Adele's age when she wrote and composed many of the songs, rather than the album's release year or a chart position. This naming pattern continued throughout her studio career with 21, 25, and 30. Each number reflects a significant period of her life and creative development.

Before the album appeared, Adele signed with XL Recordings after graduating from the BRIT School. Her early momentum grew through online performances and the single "Hometown Glory," which was written when she was 16. 19 entered the British charts at number one and helped establish her as one of the UK's leading new artists. At the 2009 Grammy Awards, the album's success accompanied Adele's wins for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.