Adele’s ’21′ surpassed 10 million copies in US retail sales this week and earlier today, the diva was awarded with a special honor. Acknowledging shipments exceeding 10 million copies, the RIAA has officially certified ’21′ 10x platinum, which is commonly known as diamond status.

Adele ’21′ continues on the fast track to become the first album since 2004 to achieve diamond status. In fact, the LP has surpassed yet another major marker in the US as it has officially been certified 9x platinum by the RIAA for shipments exceeding 9 million units.

Adele has achieved an astounding new benchmark as her ’21′ album continues to race toward diamond status in the US. The record, which has held the top slot on the Billboard 200 for 22 non-consecutive weeks, has been certified 8x platinum.