Can't retrieve purchased music without a backup...

even though I have a reciept in my email showing that I made a purchase for a particular album. I have an order confirmation number. Can anyone verify wether or not this means that I have to purchase the album again or just enter my information and retrieve my purchase. HELP! This should not be a difficult/costly fix. Surely, if one has proof of a purchase, one can just retrieve the info and restock it in one's library without having to BUY the item AGAIN.

I have to purchase the album again
Probably. Creating the backup was your responsibility.
Surely, if one has proof of a purchase, one can just retrieve the info and restock it in one's library without having to BUY the item AGAIN.
Apple pays a royalty for each song download, so they usually require that you need to pay as well. Click here if you want to ask anyway.
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