Adele is receiving criticism for the exorbitant price of her limited-edition vinyl box set, which includes the entire live setlist from her Las Vegas residency.
Despite also including a photo book and some confetti from the show as part of the purchase, fans were distraught to learn that the box cost a whopping $349.
Although many were eager to purchase the vinyl box set, recorded during their 100-date residency at the historic Colosseum at Caesars Palace, most could not justify the high price.
One even tweeted that “it was cheaper” for them to fly to Munich “to see” the superstar “live than this vinyl.”
Another marveled that “the price was higher than (Taylor Swift’s) Eras Tour VIP tickets.”
‘Now Adele (sobbing emoji) miss madam. $350 in this economy? (two more sobbing emojis)’.
Adele is receiving backlash for the exorbitant price of her limited-edition vinyl box set, which includes the entire live tracklist from her Las Vegas residency (due in 2022).
Others joked that they would need a “sugar daddy” to buy the item for them.
“Please give us cheaper vinyl for normal people who can’t afford it,” one X user pleaded.
Another fan theorized that Adele was preparing her ‘retirement check.’
According to Adele’s website, the vinyl box set is a “one-of-a-kind audio experience of Adele’s complete live set from her groundbreaking Las Vegas performance.”
The vinyl lasts two hours and features songs from their entire catalogue, including their biggest hits such as Hello, Rolling in the Deep and Someone Like You.
Plus, “in true Adele style,” some of her between-song banter made the cut.
The item is back-ordered and has an estimated shipping date of early February 2025.
On Tuesday, Adele tweeted a video previewing the vinyl, photo book and heart-shaped confetti.
On Tuesday, Adele tweeted a video previewing the vinyl, photo book and heart-shaped confetti.
According to Adele’s website, the vinyl box set is a “one-of-a-kind audio experience of Adele’s complete live set from her groundbreaking Las Vegas performance.”
The vinyl lasts two hours and features songs from their entire catalogue, including their biggest hits such as Hello, Rolling in the Deep and Someone Like You.
“To commemorate the end of my Las Vegas residency, I’m making a limited edition vinyl box set that includes the entire live set list, a photo book, and even confetti from the show,” he wrote on X.
In addition, he revealed that he also launched a new card game and Christmas exclusives, including an ornament, on his website.
Adele has an estimated net worth of $220 million, which comes from her concerts, music sales and streaming royalties, as well as merchandise and investments.
This week he concluded his two-year residency in Las Vegas.
During her last show, she addressed speculation that she would retire and admitted that she wasn’t sure when she would release new music or tour.
“I just don’t know when I want to get on stage again,” he confessed. “And it’s time to move on.”
Despite also including a photo book and some confetti from the show as part of the purchase, fans were distraught to learn that the box cost a whopping $349.
Although many were eager to purchase the vinyl box set, recorded during their 100-date residency at the historic Colosseum at Caesars Palace, most could not justify the high price tag, especially in “this economy.”
One even tweeted that “it was cheaper” for them to fly to Munich “to see” the superstar “live than this vinyl.”
Another marveled that ‘the price was higher than (Taylor Swift’s) Eras Tour VIP tickets’
“Please give us cheaper vinyl for normal people who can’t afford it,” one X user asked politely.
“I want it but $349 (surprise emoji), damn I’ll wait,” wrote another.
“It’s time for the next chapter and it’s time for the next season of my life.”
The star also gave a nod to her family, her son Angelo and her fiancé Rich Paul in her touching speech.
At the end of her performance, Adele recalled the start of her time in Sin City as ‘fucking rocky’ and described 2022, in which she canceled concerts less than 24 hours before the first show, as the ‘worst’. year of his life’.
Their entire 24-date residency was canceled at 11am after claims that half their team had Covid and that they “ran out of time” to get the show ready.
One X user said they were initially going to order the item for Christmas until they saw the price.
Others joked that they would need a ‘sugar daddy’ to buy them the item.
‘Girl, I’m upset because I’ve been an Adele fan since 2009 and this is FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS, like ma’am, can we get the vinyl?’
More upset fans called the price “really crazy.”
Another theorized that Adele was preparing her ‘retirement check’
“Looks great but $349 is crazy,” another agreed.
One disappointed fan said the price “got them down”
On stage on Saturday night, Adele sipped a glass of wine and told the huge audience of 5,000 fans, in a clip shared with “Really, really.” am.
“It started off so fucking hard that it was one of the worst years of my life. They were beating me up, it was horrible and they told me it was career suicide and Vegas would never forgive me (cancel) something like that at the last minute.
Fighting back tears, she continued, “But we were talking as a team earlier. That’s when I started crying. If I had done that show that I canceled, I certainly wouldn’t have endured her tonight doing my 100th show here.”
She continued: “If something doesn’t feel right to you, in any way, don’t do it, no matter what, and I’m talking about gut instinct, if something doesn’t feel right.” Feel good, don’t do it.
“I’m full of pride and I’m very proud of myself and very proud of my team, the band, my fans. I’m very grateful to Vegas for giving me that second chance.”
Adele has an estimated net worth of $220 million, which comes from her concerts, music sales and streaming royalties, as well as merchandise and investments; seen on November 23, 2024
This week he concluded his two-year residency in Las Vegas.
During her last show, she addressed speculation that she would retire and admitted that she wasn’t sure when she would release new music or tour.
After her speech, she made her way through the audience where she hugged Rich, 43, after finally confirming their engagement in August, and her son, who she shares with ex-husband Simon Konecki, 50.
By 2022, fans paying between $85 and $12,000 for a ticket (or up to $30,000 on the black market) had already traveled to Las Vegas from all over the world, including the United Kingdom, for the inaugural concert.
But with just 24 hours to go, the British star canceled his entire 24-night performance, which was due to net him $685,000 (£500,000) per performance before marketing – a Las Vegas record.
‘Weekends With Adele’ was due to be presented until April in Las Vegas, with all available tickets sold out. In an Instagram post, a visibly upset Adele said: “I’m so sorry but my show isn’t ready,” saying they “ran out of time.”
‘We have tried absolutely everything we can to get it ready on time and good enough for you, but delivery delays and COVID have completely destroyed us. Half my crew and crew are (sick) with Covid and still are, and it’s been impossible to finish the show.
She continued: “I’m devastated. I’m sorry it’s last minute, we’ve been up for over 30 hours trying to figure it out and we ran out of time,” she continued, as her voice began to ring out. break. ‘I’m very upset and really embarrassed and I’m so sorry to everyone who traveled to get (to the show). I’m very, very sorry.’