Hi all,
years ago I bought an album from iTunes and essentially it’s still on my devices. However it won’t now play, it tells me it’s unavailable in my region or country. How is that possible if I’ve bought and downloaded it?
Are you sure the original files are on your devices and there isn't a cloud next to them? You can only redownload what is currently available in your country's store. The item might have been pulled from the store or altered (e.g., a remix). That's why you should always download purchases and keep backup copies too. Being able to redownload is a convenience but not guaranteed.
Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions - Legal - Apple Media Services - Apple
- F. ” Purchased Content will generally remain available for you to download, redownload, or otherwise access from Apple. Though it is unlikely, subsequent to your purchase, Content may be removed from the Services and become unavailable for further download or access from Apple (for instance, because Apple loses its right from the Content provider to make it available). To ensure your ability to continue enjoying Content, we encourage you to download all purchased Content to a device in your possession and to back it up."
- H. ”You can see Content types available for Redownload in your Home Country at Availability of Apple Media Services - Apple Support . Content may not be available for Redownload if that Content is no longer offered on our Services.
Content also may be removed from our Services at any time (for instance, because Apple loses its right from the Content provider to make it available), after which it cannot be downloaded, redownloaded, or otherwise accessed from Apple. We encourage you to back up your Content regularly."
Purchased iTunes album unavailable in my region
