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In iTunes 10, I had the Column Browser (the list of Artists/Albums) going down the left side of the main iTunes window. With the install of iTunes 11, it is back to the top.
I tried going View>Column Browser>…. and the option is not there, and its not in the preferences either. Anyone see a way to get it back on the left side?
As of iTunes 10 (or possibly 9), the main library window has the option to do exactly what you want. You need to have it in Album List mode (View menu -> as Album list; or the 2nd option in the view controller:
Then select the "Album by ..." pulldown and select Album by Artist/Year:
You should be all set and have a nice organized list of albums sorted by artist and year.
I do not experience the problem anymore. I am now getting a normal/usual view. Since I didn't notice when it was fixed it is difficult to say if it was a bug or an issue with the Swiss iTunes store.
Best Answer
You cannot bring back the left-side column browser. It is not possible in iTunes 11. The closest approximation I have found is to go to "Artists" view and enable the Sidebar (under the View menu). You can also downgrade to iTunes 10, depending on your system but that can present its own problems.