Apple Music syncs wrong song version to iPhone.

I have annoying problem.


I have meticulously ripped and cataloged my entire music collection. I have used iTunes to organize it, and sync my library. I also have and Apple Music subscription.


When I play songs from my computer, the Apple Music app successfully streams the version from my hard drive without issue as it should.


But when I try to download my Library on the Apple Music app on my iPhone, the Apple Music app sometimes downloads an alternate version of the song.


For example:


The culprit right now is the album "Snakes & Arrows Live" by the artist "Rush". (On Apple Music the album is titled "Snakes & Arrows: Live".)


The challenge is, the online Apple Music version of Track 1, "Limelight", has a fade on the end of it. Its the first track of a live concert, and it should just blend seamlessly into the second track (right?).


My version of the song on my computer is fine, and it does not have a fade at the end. But when I listen to the album while on a bike ride, or in the car, it is such an upleasant experience because the song fades, and the next track cuts to the crowd sounds and is really irritating.


I have tried deleting the files, re-adding them. Turning sync on and off. No matter what, my iPhone continues to download the wrong version of the song.


I know I can just turn off Apple Music on my phone, but there are many songs I like to listen to I don't have CDs for. So I'm not sure why I can't enjoy the best of both worlds?



iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 24, 2025 5:37 PM

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Apple Music syncs wrong song version to iPhone.

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