Can't download preordered album

Question

I Recently preordered an album and received an email saying it was ready for downloading but when I go to purchased I don't see the album there and it's asking me to pay if I want the songs. why are the songs not showing up?

Answer 1

Hello RickyDVdub,
After reviewing your post, I have located an article that can help with iTunes pre-orders. It contains a number of troubleshooting steps and helpful advice for the issue you are experiencing:
iTunes Store: About pre-orders
Download a pre-ordered item
When a pre-ordered item becomes available, you will receive an email letting you know that you can download your pre-order.
If you enabled the option to automatically download prepurchased content in iTunes, then your pre-ordered content may already be in your library. If not, click the download link provided in your email notification, and your pre-ordered content will begin to download. You can also use the Check for Available Downloads feature in iTunes on your computer (choose Store > Check for Available Downloads) to begin downloading your pre-order.
To view, cancel, or see the expected release dates for your pending pre-orders
Choose Store > View My Apple ID and click Manage Pre-Orders, which is located in the Settings section at the bottom of the Account Information screen in iTunes on your computer.
From the Manage Pre-Orders screen, click the Cancel button to the right of the pre-order you want to cancel. You'll be asked to confirm your pre-order cancellation.
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Cheers,
BobbyD