Why do my album changes not save in Apple Music?

When I change a tag (like unticking Compilation) the change LOOKS like it works, but then the album reappears in Compilations

It's as though I am unable to affect any change in this area... but if I change the name of the album too, it then does accept the change. It is very odd. Tech support at Apple couldn't help.

It is driving me mad! Are there permissions or something else I need to be checking? or maybe a corrupt local database?

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Posted on Feb 23, 2025 06:14 AM

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turingtest2

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Feb 24, 2025 07:42 AM in response to chopdog

See Repair security permissions for iTunes/Music for Mac - Apple Community.

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