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Download Songs Purchased in 2005-Present

Hello, I have songs I purchased as far back as 2005 that show in my history but I don't have the option to download them, how do I download all these older purchased songs?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jul 13, 2022 7:33 PM

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JJSan220 Said:

"Download Songs Purchased in 2005-Present: Hello, I have songs I purchased as far back as 2005 that show in my history but I don't have the option to download them, how do I download all these older purchased songs?"

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Troubleshooting Apple Music Purchases:


I. Getting these Downloadable:

  • Accessing your Purchases:

Go Here: See your Purchase History for the App Store, iTunes Store, and More - Apple Support


  • Adding these to Your Library:

Go Here: Add Music to iPod touch and Listen Offline - Apple Support


  • Resolving Music Issues:

Go Here: If there's an Issue when you Redownload Apps, Movies, or Other Content from Apple - Apple Support


II. Still Can't Find Them?:

  • Removed from iTunes Library:

Sometimes, items become removed from the iTunes library, and they never become accessible again. It all has to do with licensing between Apple and the Music Studio.


  • Unhide these Purchases:

Perhaps these have become Hidden Purchases? To see if that is the case, unhide them.

Posted on Jul 13, 2022 7:43 PM

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Jul 13, 2022 7:43 PM in response to JJSan220

JJSan220 Said:

"Download Songs Purchased in 2005-Present: Hello, I have songs I purchased as far back as 2005 that show in my history but I don't have the option to download them, how do I download all these older purchased songs?"

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Troubleshooting Apple Music Purchases:


I. Getting these Downloadable:

  • Accessing your Purchases:

Go Here: See your Purchase History for the App Store, iTunes Store, and More - Apple Support


  • Adding these to Your Library:

Go Here: Add Music to iPod touch and Listen Offline - Apple Support


  • Resolving Music Issues:

Go Here: If there's an Issue when you Redownload Apps, Movies, or Other Content from Apple - Apple Support


II. Still Can't Find Them?:

  • Removed from iTunes Library:

Sometimes, items become removed from the iTunes library, and they never become accessible again. It all has to do with licensing between Apple and the Music Studio.


  • Unhide these Purchases:

Perhaps these have become Hidden Purchases? To see if that is the case, unhide them.

Download Songs Purchased in 2005-Present

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