BUYING

There’s no right or wrong when it comes to purchasing music digitally or physically. Supporting the artist and helping them chart domestically and internationally brings them honors, potential awards, and allows for more exposure in many different ways.

Each album can come in multiple versions. Each version has the same music, but different offerings whether it’s the album cover, another version of the song, extended or instrumental added. Click here to see how to buy on Digital Platforms like iTunes, Amazon, 7Digital and Qobuz.

Digital places to buy

In Store Buying & Digital Artist Websites
See below how to buy Digital songs from an artists website and how to support and buy physical copies from in the store and more. One of the biggest ways is to ask family members to rebuy as well. They have devices. Just remember to delete the purchase out of their Apple Music if you buy on iTunes. 
Physical Buying
All sales are tracked from Friday to Thursday. Also, keep in mind for charting in the United States: do not buy albums from the Global Weverse Shop and do not buy more than 4 albums at a time. Anything over 4 is considered a OVERBulk purchase and does not count. For the purchase to count toward U.S., domestic charts you must buy the album from one of the following:

Physical Buying Sources

Amazon Online

Checking Amazon online to see if the Vinyl or CD is available to be order is one option for physical buying.

Artists Website

Artists usually sell merchandise and music on their website. If they have physical copies of the album available order from their store.

Target

Target is known for selling CDs and Vinyls in their electronic section. Target also has an online store and app you can buy physicals and pick up.

Walmart

Walmart has an online and in store physical variety to find vinyls and physical copies.

Music Stores

Find your nearest local store and check if they have physicals. Vinyl stores in your city is also an option.

How to Buy Digital Music from Artist Website:

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iTunes Store is also avaliable on Apple Music in the section for music. if you have the option on in the settings. 

Buying Platforms

The Platforms below are essential for maximum support toward buying an artists discography to the fullest extent. Make sure to have an account made for all listed below:  

iTunes

iTunes: Music, movies & more. Enjoy favorite artists, TV shows & podcasts. Easily manage your library & discover new content.

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Amazon

Amazon Digital Music: Enjoy millions of songs, ad-free wherever you are. Stream online or download to listen offline.

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7Digital

7Digital is a digital music platform providing high-quality downloads, streaming services, and radio integration for music enthusiasts.

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Qobuz Store

Qobuz claims to offer more than 100 million tracks in CD and "Hi-Res" quality. Qobuz is a French digital music store and streaming service.

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Online Buying & Rebuying

iPhone users have the "iTunes" App on their device. Android users can access iTunes from their online browser. You can find Amazon & 7Digital online by using your internet browser on both iPhone and Android. Links are attached under "Buying Platforms" tab. Gift Cards are available below for checkout.

Android Computer iTunes

Android iTunes is a service that allows users to access their iTunes library on their Android devices. Enjoy your favorite music, movies and shows anytime, anywhere.

iPhone Re-buying

iTunes Re-buying: buy digital music you already purchased on iTunes, hassle-free. Easily access your favorite songs on all your devices.

Amazon Digital Rebuying

Amazon Digital Rebuying: Easily download & stream your digital purchases. Get the best value for digital media with Amazon's unbeatable prices.

You will need icloud & gmail accounts emails to re-buy on iTunes and to use for Spotify, Apple Music , Pandora, Amazon Music and more!

Gift Cards

A Gift Card looks and works like a Debit Card, but it is preloaded with certain amount of money by the one who gifts it. The receiver of the Gift Card can then spend the prepaid amount on a number of electronic payment purchases made online or in retail shops. See below for options: In this case this is one way to get a debit card if you don't have a physical card.

Mastercard Gift Card

Amazon Gift Card

iTunes Gift Card

American Express Gift Card

Vanilla Gift Card

Apple Gift Card

Gift Card Granny

PAYMENT METHODS
There are multiple other forms of payment that you can sign up for and have as a backup. Check it out below:

Payment Methods

Cashapp

Cashapp is a convenient and secure peer-to-peer money transfer app, perfect for splitting bills, sending gifts, or paying rent. You can use the debit card the app gives you and can also create more cards by creating a family account. Family > Invite A Teen > Invite yourself > Create the cards. Click here:

Paypal

Paypal is a secure, online payment service facilitating easy money transfers and digital payments worldwide. You can add money to your pay pal and check out using the balance. You can also check out by adding another payment method through the app.

Apple Pay

Apple Pay is a secure, easy-to-use mobile payment service for Apple devices, enabling swift transactions globally. This service is available for check out usually on iTunes and Digital Artists Websites. Click here to sign up.

Things to remember: 

Buying in store is one of the many ways to support an artist. The first thing to remember about buying in store is you can only buy 4 copies per transaction at most. You can do 1-4. Any more than that will not count.
Artists have started uploading digital singles on their websites and submitting the sales at the end of the week. As of 6/30/23 Billboard will no longer count digital download singles from artist webstores (D2C) towards the Hot 100. Digital Sales will count toward RIAA and certifications in the US.

Buy the CDs and Cassettes from the artist website instead.
iTunes - (Clean, Explicit)
Amazon - (Clean, Explicit)
Website - (Clean, Explicit)
7Digtal - (Clean, Explicit)
Qobuz - (Clean, Explicit)
Remember buying 10 tracks from the album on your platforms like iTunes, Amazon, Qobuz, & 7Digital can count toward the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 chart. After buying 10 on iTunes you can click complete album and it'll count as another sale.

This can help each track chart on the Billboard Hot 100.