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Apple Music tracks not available to buy

I have already bought and downloaded one Pia album via the MacOS Music app, a few weeks ago. When I went to buy another this morning it was recognised by the iTunes Store but had no buying options. You can see the contrast in the two uploaded screenshots, one showing an album and tracks available to buy (The Greatest Eighties Album) and the other showing the tracks but with no buying option (Benediction Moon by Pia). What is happening here, and have I missed something? Thanks in advance for any explanations or advice.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Aug 18, 2020 6:10 AM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2020 8:08 PM

Hey NeilMaybin,


It looks like you're noticing a difference between the Apple Music and the iTunes Store sides of the Music app.


When conducting a search, to the right of the main window you'll see options for "Apple Music", "Your Library", and "iTunes Store". Whichever one you select is the section of the app it will search.


Apple Music being a subscription based service does not have options to purchase songs, however the iTunes Store does. You can see more information about how the Music app here: Listen to music and more in the Apple Music app


Feel free to reply to this thread if you have any further questions.


Cheers!



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Aug 18, 2020 8:08 PM in response to NeilMaybin

Hey NeilMaybin,


It looks like you're noticing a difference between the Apple Music and the iTunes Store sides of the Music app.


When conducting a search, to the right of the main window you'll see options for "Apple Music", "Your Library", and "iTunes Store". Whichever one you select is the section of the app it will search.


Apple Music being a subscription based service does not have options to purchase songs, however the iTunes Store does. You can see more information about how the Music app here: Listen to music and more in the Apple Music app


Feel free to reply to this thread if you have any further questions.


Cheers!



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