Why are my Apple Music albums split on Mac, also can I change the Lossless settings without a subscription?

Im at a bit of a loss as to what to do so I'm reaching out to the forum to see if someone can


I have an album downloaded into my Apple Music. But for some reason the album is split into two. 3 tracks on one and 9 tracks on the other. When I view the tracks in the app on my MacBook there is no difference in the info other than the 9 tracks have a lossless icon at the top.


Im assuming as I don't have a subscription im unable to change this, but im not sure. On my iPhone the album is showing as complete. So this issue is on my MacBook.


I also note that when I view in Finder all the track on this album are listed as protected mpeg4 audio.


ive uninstalled the album and re-downloaded, and still get the same issue.


Any ideas how I can make the album as one on my Mac ?


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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.4

Posted on May 19, 2025 09:41 AM

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Posted on May 19, 2025 01:35 PM

Hi,

Read this thread How Do I Combine Albums - Apple Community


Lossless files are only available if you have an Apple Music subscription. How were you able to download music without a subscription? If you purchased the music from iTunes Store, they have not had DRM since 2009. Downloaded tracks will be 256 Kbps m4a with no DRM.


Jim


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May 19, 2025 01:35 PM in response to stocksy

Hi,

Read this thread How Do I Combine Albums - Apple Community


Lossless files are only available if you have an Apple Music subscription. How were you able to download music without a subscription? If you purchased the music from iTunes Store, they have not had DRM since 2009. Downloaded tracks will be 256 Kbps m4a with no DRM.


Jim


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