How to resolve iTunes rebuying issues for purchased albums?

This has randomly happened before, where iTunes gives me the option to buy an album that I've already purchased (BF rebought one this weekend). Right now it only appears to be one band, but I'm trying to see if it has affected other bands on that label. Every album of theirs gives me the option to rebuy. Thoughts?

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Posted on Apr 28, 2025 8:17 AM

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muguy

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Apr 28, 2025 9:38 AM in response to David Kegel

If the album has been rereleased or potentially removed from sale and returned, this is a possibility.

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