How to access songs that is already purchased on Apple Music without a subscription

Why do I have to pay Apple £10.99 a month to access the music I already bought and paid for???? I just want to listen to my own music and buy new music. I am not interested in “streaming”! If I bought a physical record or disc I wouldn’t have to keep paying just to listen to it. We already pay through the nose for Apple TV+ you would think that would be enough!


We have had Apple hardware since the late 1980’s and everytime they update anything they take away useful things and charge more for the privilege! No wonder no-one wants to buy Apple products any more.


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Posted on Jan 9, 2024 11:09 AM

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Posted on Mar 28, 2024 5:20 AM

Should doesn’t mean can! If I am able to listen to music I bought perhaps it would help to explain how!


When I go to Music all I get is a list of Playlists and none of the underlying tracks!

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Mar 28, 2024 9:13 AM in response to HantsLady

HantsLady wrote:

Should doesn’t mean can! If I am able to listen to music I bought perhaps it would help to explain how!

When I go to Music all I get is a list of Playlists and none of the underlying tracks!

Post a screenshot of what you are seeing when you open the Music app and choose Library on the bottom of that page. Also if the Music is no longer on the device you may need to redownload it from the iTunes app before it will appear in the Music app for you to be able to play it. Are you able to see the Music you had previously purchased in the iTunes App?

Manage your iTunes Store purchases and settings on iPhone - Apple Support


Are you using the same Apple ID used for the purchases of the Music?

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