How to Stop Apple Music from Splitting Albums: Fix Album Metadata Issues
Learn how to stop Apple Music from splitting albums by unifying album and artist metadata for a seamless listening experience.
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To stop Apple Music from splitting albums, ensure all tracks have the same album name, artist name, and album artist fields. On your computer, right-click the tracks, select 'Get Info' or 'Song Info,' and edit as needed. Make sure ‘Part of a Compilation’ is set correctly. These steps help unify metadata, preventing album splitting.
FAQs & Answers
- Why does Apple Music split albums into multiple parts? Apple Music splits albums when track metadata like album name, artist name, or album artist fields differ across songs, causing the app to treat them as separate albums.
- How can I fix album splitting issues in Apple Music on my computer? Right-click the tracks, select 'Get Info' or 'Song Info,' and ensure all tracks share the same album name, artist name, and album artist. Also, check that 'Part of a Compilation' is set correctly.
- Does correcting 'Part of a Compilation' status affect album grouping? Yes, setting the 'Part of a Compilation' field accurately helps Apple Music know whether to group tracks together, which can prevent albums from splitting.