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mp3 filenames change when using Search in Finder (OS Mavericks)

Hello. I hold my library of mp3 music files in a folder named 'Library'.

When I open my Library folder in Finder (List), all files are shown with the filename reading Artist - Title

When I use the Search function in Finder to find all mp3s by a specific artist, I see that some search results only show the Title, not the Artist. Others will show Artist - Title which is what I want.

When I revert to the original Library, the files are listed as before, i.e. Artist - Title

The mp3s all have filenames which consist of Artist - Title.mp3. They are tagged with Artist Name, Title and occasionally Album Artwork. No other tags are used.

Here are two screenshots which may assist. If you can supply me with an explanation, I'd be most grateful.

Regards

Steve

My 'Libary' folder opened in Finder (List)

and the same folder searched by 'Lefty F'

Posted on Oct 27, 2013 10:24 AM

19 replies

Dec 1, 2013 10:41 PM in response to Eric Root

Why would it be moved to "itunes community" when this is an issue with finder? Even the title of the post says "when using Search in Finder"

Feb 12, 2014 8:01 AM in response to DJBas

You can open a smart folder and filter by a lot of criteria, even by track number.

Eric Root

Level 10

684,615 points

Nov 24, 2016 9:58 AM in response to mattMDG

You might want to consider starting a new discussion. Since this one is a couple of years old, less people are likely to look at it. A new post would be much more visible. You can link to this one.

mattMDG

Level 1

9 points

Nov 24, 2016 10:59 AM in response to Eric Root

Yes I probably should! Cheers Eric 🙂

mp3 filenames change when using Search in Finder (OS Mavericks)