‘Beyond greedy’: Outrage as Adele’s new album costs $500

Adele is facing fierce backlash on social media who have labelled the star’s new album a “cash grab” and an “insult” to fans.

Adele is facing backlash overcharging more than $500 for her new album.

The $349 ($539AUD) album recorded during the 100-show residency at the Colosseum in Caesars Palace features two hours of music across 21 tracks of the star’s most recognisable tracks.

“To commemorate the ending of my residency in Las Vegas, I’m making a limited edition vinyl box set featuring the entire live setlist, a photo book, and even confetti from the show,” the singer wrote alongside an animation showing off the colourful box that features a grand piano on the front and opens up to reveal some spectacular photos of the show, as well as a full-colour 56-page book and three vinyl LPs.

English singer-songwriter Adele poses with the award for Best Pop Solo Performance for "Easy on Me" in the press room during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Photo: Chris Delmas / AFP.

“Las Vegas you’ve been so good to me,” she wrote. “This residency went on to mirror what 30 was about – lost and broken to healed and thriving! Seems so fitting in the end.

Fans have taken to social media to lash out at the star, with many labelling the release a “cash grab” that’s “taking advantage” of fans.

“As if the tickets to the show weren’t exorbitant enough. A blatant cash grab is bad form for your fandom,” ranted one.

“This is the greed they were talking about in the Bible,” complained another.

A third commented: “Hey, so $350 is actually insane,” with another agreeing, adding: “What are you, doing this is crazy? Beyond selfish charging that!”

Another annoyed fan wrote: “That much, in this economy? Especially for fans that couldn’t afford to come to the show? Wow”.

Meanwhile, it will be the final release from Adele for a while she recently revealed.

Adele was emotional when she made her onstage announcement, saying she wanted to “live her life” after so many years on the road.

“I’ve got 10 shows to do, but after that I will not see you for an incredibly long time and I will hold you dear in my heart,” she said.

Celine Dion was recently spotted in the audience during her Las Vegas residency show. Source: Tik Tok.

The star is currently based in Los Angeles alongside her fiance and son, though it is believed she wants to relocate to the UK during her break.

When announcing the final dates of her Vegas residency, Adele penned a heartfelt note about what the Sin City shows have meant to her.

“This residency, these shows have changed my life,” she wrote on X. “I desperately needed to fall back in love with performing live again, and I have. I needed to reconnect with my songs and remember what they mean to me, and I have!”

She went on, “Being onstage over the last year so up close and personal with an audience again after all these years has been a truly extraordinary restorative experience that I’ll never forget. All the hilarious, soulful, wild and heartbreaking interactions we’ve had are banked in my mind for life.”

Originally published as ‘Beyond greedy’: Outrage as Adele’s new album costs $500