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It has been known that some songs go live and then at some point turn grey within Spotify<\/a> and are unable to be played. Why is this the case?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This normally happens due to the track being takendown from Spotify for one reason or another. It might be because the artist requested a takedown of the release to then reupload at another point or it could be takendown due to trademark or copyright issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It has been known that some songs go live and then at some point turn grey within Spotify and are unable to be played. Why is this the case? Answer: This normally happens due to the track being takendown from Spotify for one reason or another. 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