Adele released her debut album, 19, in 2008.
The album was released in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2008, through XL Recordings. It had been recorded mainly during 2007, after Adele attracted attention with songs she had written and shared while studying at the BRIT School in London.
The title 19 refers to Adele’s age while she was writing and recording much of the material. The album introduced her blend of soul, folk rock, pop, and jazz influences, with songs about heartbreak, memory, and relationships. Its track list included “Hometown Glory,” “Chasing Pavements,” and Adele’s cover of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love.”
A frequent source of confusion is the album’s release history: it came out in several markets on different dates. The United States release followed in June 2008, but the album’s original release year—and the answer to this question—was 2008.