How to delete iTunes Match songs to fit the 25000 song limit?

[ianwuk]

Hello All.

I recently added some songs to my iTunes library and went over the 25k limit for iTunes Match. So I deleted some songs from my collection so that I have 24666 songs but every time I update iTunes Match it still says I am over the 25000 song limit.

I tried updating iTunes Match, Genius, signing out and in again with my Apple ID and turning iTunes Match off and on again - same error.

How can I resolve it?

Thanks.

ianwuk

 

[evanisvinks14]

that's a lot of songs......... try deleting dupes and download a few songs at a time

 

[ianwuk]

I solved it.

I made another library with just iTunes Match songs and it was over the limited so I deleted some and went back to my original library, updated iTunes Match and it was fine.

 

[rctlr]

Im now over the 25,000 limit and it keep reminding me.
Im thinking about getting a cheap 500gb drive to back up my music rather than iTunes match. I have been using it back up my music rather than a source for other computers.

 

[Razeus]

25k songs is not enough. I'd prefer a 50k limit, but I'm not sure why the 25k limit exists in the first place, especially when Amazon has a 250,000 limit.

 

[bripab007]

The 25k track limit is the only real downside to an otherwise great service.

 

[bobsax]

I use two computers. Making sure the tracks are on the eMac I delete them from the laptop. Instantly the little cloud with an X in it shows up in the cloud status.
Pretty simple but...

Is there a way to just say remove from the cloud without having to go through this process? That would be the easiest way.

 

[Primejimbo]

The 25k track limit is the only real downside to an otherwise great service.

I agree, and I wish it had a counter so I know I am near my limit. Trying to figure out how much I have and then subtract the ones I bought from iTunes isn't a fun way