Server Version#: 1.108.1.307-dd5b87aa Everything has been working fine when adding new music and hitting “Scan Library Files” in my music section of the plex app except for this one particular album. I’ve tried renaming the folder and trying again multiple times but it simply isn’t detecting it for…

They are AAC MP4. Extension is .m4a. Most of the music in my library is in this format and I never have any problems with scanning. Just only this album is giving me problems and I’m unsure why.

Thanks, just making sure. Sometimes that’s the answer. I would start by trying to verify the file permissions. If you did everything the same as usual it’s unlikely, but at this point you should check the unlikely stuff too. I’d add the date to the album folder name and double check that the tags …

Yes I also have other Expose albums and they were detected without any problems. Let me show you a screenshot so you can get a better idea. The folder that won’t scan is “Exposure - Deluxe Edition” [image] [image] [Screenshot 2025-03-04 at 5.12.43 PM]

You might try making the Album just “Exposure (Deluxe Edition)” without the disc numbers. Put the disc numbers in their reserved field. Each disc having a different Album tag may be a problem.

[image] chihuahuaz: my synology NAS t I wonder if this is the same issue as Plex Files Unavailable but they’re not missing

I just encountered this exact problem today. My Music library has three MP3 files in it. The two old ones are found, but the newest one from this weekend was not. I discovered that editing the metadata fields fixed it; not sure which field triggered the scanner to find it. Maybe Artist? Or Contribut…

Music library not detecting files

Plex Media Server Metadata & Adding Files

OttoKerner March 5, 2025, 6:01am 7

I wonder if this is the same issue as Plex Files Unavailable but they’re not missing

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