As streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music grew to dominate the industry, Apple quietly phased out the iTunes LP format in 2018. The original interactive files are no longer bundled with standard digital purchases, turning the original 2011 Up All Night (Yearbook Edition) download package into a highly sought-after collector's item.
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