WHIP out the bunting, folks, because Adele's hugely anticipated new album is finally finished and ready for release.

'Theoretically it could be released tomorrow if she wanted.

'The plan is to release internationally on iTunes as a complete surprise without any previous promotion or build-up publicity campaign.

'The shock tactics worked amazingly well for Beyoncé and the feeling is Adele's new album is so widely anticipated it doesn't need a long promotional build-up.'

No release date has yet been decided but when it is only Adele an a handful of trusted people will be privy to it.