iTunes Match Name is Different and Won't Download

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iTunes Match Name is Different and Won't Download

I recently had to rebuild my iTunes music catalog...I'm noticing that while some songs are still available on iTunes music store, the name is slightly different and the downloads to my 'matched' content won't work. Is there a way to correct for this behavior? I did try the simple step of renaming the file to match what it shows in the store, but that didn't work. The songs are still clearly available from the store...they just won't download...and I assume it's due to the name differences?

MacBook Pro Retina

Posted on Dec 21, 2020 2:44 PM

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Answer 1

SnickZ.

Community Specialist

Dec 27, 2020 12:36 PM in response to motorbikemike

Thanks for reaching back out motorbikemike,

Are you able to rename the affected files? Here are a couple of guides for that step, depending on what kind of computer you're using.

Change song and CD information in Music on Mac

Change song and CD information in iTunes on PC

If you still need help, use the following link to get connected for further assistance: Contact Apple Support

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Answer 2

chuck_3rd

Community Specialist

Dec 23, 2020 5:15 PM in response to motorbikemike

Hi there motorbike mike,

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We understand you’re not seeing the content and options you’d expect with iTunes Match, after rebuilding your Library. We’ll be happy to help.

You should be seeing your music available on all of your associated devices. Let’s check to make sure Sync Library is enabled for the device you’re using now. This page has information and a link to instructions for syncing: Subscribe to iTunes Match. If you used to use a different Apple ID, try signing out and back in. Keep in mind, this may result in needing to re-download any downloaded music for that device. We hope this helps.

Best regards.

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Answer 3

Dec 27, 2020 8:37 AM in response to chuck_3rd

Perhaps I didn't explain the issue well enough. I've attached two screenshots to show what's happening.

In short: the album in my library, (which is iTunes Matched FYI), shows the original album names as they were on the CD when they were imported...when you 'view album in iTunes store', the names are now different...therefore I can't stream the tracks, nor can I download them. I feel like this issue is only due to the names having been changed by the folks running the backend of iTunes. See my 'local' and 'store' screenshots.

...in my local library...but needs to be downloaded...

...when viewed in 'iTunes Store'...names are different now and wants me to buy them...but I already own them.

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Answer 4

Dec 28, 2020 9:51 AM in response to SnickZ.

Yes, I have tried that as well...renaming the files doesn't do the trick either.

What's interesting is that even on the band's website (and on BandCamp) the names are the same as what I have in my library...but iTunes has changed the names in their store. I can't help but think that has something to do with it. The odd man out, as they say, is Apple's iTunes...

InSoc website for purchase...

...BandCamp's website for purchase...

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iTunes Match Name is Different and Won't Download

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