Song shows as "Purchased" in iTunes and won't let me re-download it, but it doesn't show up in my Purchased list. I want the song back, don't mind re-downloading, but it won't let me

Most of the responses didn't help me, as it seemed to not be any of those issues (I was looking in the right music folder on my computer, my music was unhidden, etc.). I too had a new album that said purchased, so the only option was to play the track. I went to the album within iTunes, where to the right it said downloaded. Clicking the ... shows the option to remove download. I downloaded it again and the album files popped up in the iTunes media library folder on my computer (I needed the physical file). Hope this helps someone else too!

I experienced an issue after enabling Apple Music, where I saw a duplication of tracks under albums. In an attempt to resolve, I removed the album and then found that on my Mac is was unable to re-download the album. It didn't appear in purchase history and it wasn't hidden. Looking up the album showed it as purchased, but there was no option to download.

I ran a Finder search for the artist/album and found a reference to it within an iTunes associated XML file. Eventually I decided to carry out an iTunes reset using the following information How to Reset iTunes Library on Mac and Windows PC. CAUTION!!! doing this will completely reset iTunes and you will most likely need to download all your content again and also re-associate your devices with, so proceed with caution.

After going through this process, the album that I had been having issues with was available to download again. FWIW prior to this I had spent months researching and reading many of the same threads as, before deciding that the best way to usually resolve an issue within MacOS is to look at resetting preferences.

What do you mean exactly by "won't let me re-download it"?

I have identical problem and it's a new album.

One of the first things I tried...still don't see the song(s)

I gave up and just purchased it again from Amazon.

To help anyone that stumbles on this thread.

Open itunes store

sign out

sign in (should ask you to verify credit card security code)

go back to your library

voila, albums should be there

-> Download past purchases - Apple Support

You are most welcome!

Here's the link for providing feedback to Apple: Apple - Feedback

Best of luck,

GB

Apple does not hide your albums. This is how Albums or other media gets hidden:

Hide and unhide purchases in iTunes or iBooks on your Mac or PC - Apple Support

Cheers,

GB

Follow the guidance in this link.

Hide and unhide iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store purchases - Apple Support

Hi,

If you change view to on this computer, does it show the tracks that you have purchased and has downloaded after each track?

Jim

I've been having the same problem with this POS all day. I feel your pain.