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BUYING GUIDES
This iTunes purchasing guide is specifically designed for individuals residing internationally.
If you're in the United States or Puerto Rico, please read our US / PR guide
Select your device to read the iTunes buying guide.
iPhones & iPads (iOS)
Before Release
If you have not already, make sure that you have added a payment method to your Apple ID account.
You can add a payment method by going to Settings > Your Profile (top row) > Payment & Shipping > Add Payment Method
If you have not already, download the iTunes Store from the App Store.
Upon Release
Search for the Artist on the iTunes Store.
Find the correct album and tap the album cover. DO NOT PURCHASE THE ALBUM!
Purchase the Title Track by pressing the price button to the right of it.
Wait a few minutes, then press the price button to the right of "Complete My Album."
Doing the process this way ensures that you have contributed to both the title track and the album's charting. If you buy the album right away, your purchase will only count towards album charting.
(OPTIONAL) Switch iTunes accounts to purchase a second time.
After Release (Apple Music Users only)
Open the Apple Music app.
Go to your Library.
Select "Downloaded" from the top menu.
Tap and hold the album cover.
Tap "Delete from Library."
This will ensure that your streams will still count towards their Apple Music charting.
Macbooks / iMacs (macOS)
Before Release
If you have not already, make sure that you have added a payment method to your Apple ID account.
You can add a payment method by going to Apple Logo > System Settings > Apple ID > Payment & Shipping
Upon Release
Open Music on your device.
You can find the program by searching "Music" in your launchpad or applications folder.
Search for the Artist in the search bar.
Click "iTunes Store" on the top right corner.
If you do not see this option, go to Music > Settings and make sure "Show: iTunes Store" is ticked.
Find the correct album and click on the album cover. DO NOT PURCHASE THE ALBUM!
Purchase the Title Track by clicking the price button to the right.
Wait a few minutes, then click the price button above "Complete My Album."
Doing the process this way ensures that you have contributed to both the title track and the album's charting. If you buy the album right away, your purchase will only count towards album charting.
(OPTIONAL) Switch iTunes accounts to purchase a second time.
After Release (Apple Music Users only)
Open Music.
Go to your Albums folder.
Right click on the Album cover.
Click "Delete from Library."
This will ensure that your streams will still count towards their Apple Music charting.
Windows
Before Release
Download the Apple Music app from the Microsoft Store.
If you have not already, sign up for an Apple ID.
You can do this from within the iTunes software by going to Sign In > Create New Apple ID.
Make sure to add a payment method while you do this.
If you have not already, make sure that you have added a payment method to your Apple ID account.
You can add a payment method by going to Account > View My Account... > Manage Payments > Add Payment.
Upon Release
Open iTunes on your device.
You can find the program by searching "iTunes" in your Windows search or going to your Programs folder.
Click 'Store" on the top center menu.
Search for the Artist in the search bar.
Make sure you have selected "iTunes Store" in the search results and that the search says "Search for ARTIST in iTunes Store."
Find the correct album and click on the album cover. DO NOT PURCHASE THE ALBUM!
Purchase the title track by clicking the price button to the right.
Wait a few minutes, then click the price button above "Complete My Album."
Doing the process this way ensures that you have contributed to both the title track and the album's charting. If you buy the album right away, your purchase will only count towards album charting.
(OPTIONAL) Switch iTunes accounts to purchase a second time.
After Release (Apple Music Users only)
Open Music.
Go to your Library
Go to your Albums folder.
Right click on the Album cover.
Click "Delete from Library."
This will ensure that your streams will still count towards their Apple Music charting.
Official Apple Guides
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