Audiobook won't organize by name properly #6546

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opened 2026-02-07 03:48:29 +03:00 by OVERLORD · 5 comments
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Originally created by @pwnage2demax on GitHub (Dec 4, 2024).

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Description of the bug

Server v10.10.3/Windows 10 LTSC IoT

When adding audiobooks via Book library (Audiobook Main folder > Audiobook folder > audiobook.m4b) they will not sort by name properly. Can be fixed by adding a library with the audiobook folder via Music first, then another library with audiobook folder via Books

Reproduction steps

  1. Sign in as Admin
  2. Add library
  3. Select Books
  4. Point to folder
  5. Wait for scan to finish
  6. Try sorting by title

What is the current bug behavior?

Titles do NOT organize alphabetically, books will only show if # on the sidebar is selected - using A, B, C etc shows nothing

What is the expected correct behavior?

Titles should organize alphabetically, and be shown when the starting letter of the title A, B, C etc is selected

Jellyfin Server version

10.10.0+

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Specify the build version

10.10.3

Environment

- OS: Windows 10 LTSC IoT
- Linux Kernel:
- Virtualization:
- Clients:
- Browser: Waterfox
- FFmpeg Version:
- Playback Method:
- Hardware Acceleration: Yes
- GPU Model: Nvidia 1050 TI
- Plugins: aniDB, AudioDB, Bookshelf, Intro Skipper, MusicBrainz, OMDb, Playback Reporting, Session Cleaner, Studio Images, TMDbm, TheTVDB, Theme Songs 
- Reverse Proxy: Caddy/Duckdns
- Base URL:
- Networking:
- Storage:

Jellyfin logs

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FFmpeg logs


Client / Browser logs

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Relevant screenshots or videos

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Example of how Jellyfin shows, and the embedded data of an audiobook

Additional information

How Plex + itunes display
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Originally created by @pwnage2demax on GitHub (Dec 4, 2024). ### This issue respects the following points: - [x] This is a **bug**, not a question or a configuration issue; Please visit our forum or chat rooms first to troubleshoot with volunteers, before creating a report. The links can be found [here](https://jellyfin.org/contact/). - [x] This issue is **not** already reported on [GitHub](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin/issues?q=is%3Aopen+is%3Aissue) _(I've searched it)_. - [x] I'm using an up to date version of Jellyfin Server stable, unstable or master; We generally do not support previous older versions. If possible, please update to the latest version before opening an issue. - [x] I agree to follow Jellyfin's [Code of Conduct](https://jellyfin.org/docs/general/community-standards.html#code-of-conduct). - [x] This report addresses only a single issue; If you encounter multiple issues, kindly create separate reports for each one. ### Description of the bug Server v10.10.3/Windows 10 LTSC IoT When adding audiobooks via Book library (Audiobook Main folder > Audiobook folder > audiobook.m4b) they will not sort by name properly. Can be fixed by adding a library with the audiobook folder via Music first, then another library with audiobook folder via Books ### Reproduction steps 1. Sign in as Admin 2. Add library 3. Select Books 4. Point to folder 5. Wait for scan to finish 6. Try sorting by title ### What is the current _bug_ behavior? Titles do NOT organize alphabetically, books will only show if # on the sidebar is selected - using A, B, C etc shows nothing ### What is the expected _correct_ behavior? Titles should organize alphabetically, and be shown when the starting letter of the title A, B, C etc is selected ### Jellyfin Server version 10.10.0+ ### Specify commit id _No response_ ### Specify unstable release number _No response_ ### Specify version number _No response_ ### Specify the build version 10.10.3 ### Environment ```markdown - OS: Windows 10 LTSC IoT - Linux Kernel: - Virtualization: - Clients: - Browser: Waterfox - FFmpeg Version: - Playback Method: - Hardware Acceleration: Yes - GPU Model: Nvidia 1050 TI - Plugins: aniDB, AudioDB, Bookshelf, Intro Skipper, MusicBrainz, OMDb, Playback Reporting, Session Cleaner, Studio Images, TMDbm, TheTVDB, Theme Songs - Reverse Proxy: Caddy/Duckdns - Base URL: - Networking: - Storage: ``` ### Jellyfin logs ```shell . ``` ### FFmpeg logs ```shell ``` ### Client / Browser logs _No response_ ### Relevant screenshots or videos ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/17c1b432-39dd-44b5-ad39-7614a47b19b9) ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/590e3f96-a754-4bd4-82ea-92b551c389cf) ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/51fa1636-8408-4be0-bcd3-8580c0aef7fc) ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/88b0ba3a-e83b-404f-b142-4c253a5d3596) Example of how Jellyfin shows, and the embedded data of an audiobook ### Additional information How Plex + itunes display ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/80ddea4c-e4d4-4c88-b327-7dd68c573968) ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/f1c6051f-c8d2-42d7-bf1e-7e1a4425c762)
OVERLORD added the bugstale labels 2026-02-07 03:48:29 +03:00
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@pwnage2demax commented on GitHub (Dec 21, 2024):

Played around with it a little - found that if I copy the Title to the Sort Title field? They will sort properly, and can be sorted with the letters (A, B, C, etc) on the sidebar.

@pwnage2demax commented on GitHub (Dec 21, 2024): Played around with it a little - found that if I copy the Title to the Sort Title field? They will sort properly, and can be sorted with the letters (A, B, C, etc) on the sidebar.
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@jellyfin-bot commented on GitHub (Apr 21, 2025):

This issue has gone 120 days without an update and will be closed within 21 days if there is no new activity. To prevent this issue from being closed, please confirm the issue has not already been fixed by providing updated examples or logs.

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@jellyfin-bot commented on GitHub (Apr 21, 2025): This issue has gone 120 days without an update and will be closed within 21 days if there is no new activity. To prevent this issue from being closed, please confirm the issue has not already been fixed by providing updated examples or logs. If you have any questions you can use one of several ways to [contact us](https://jellyfin.org/contact).
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@pwnage2demax commented on GitHub (May 8, 2025):

Still not fixed - can still be remedied by copying Title to the Sort Title field. Then everything works as intended

@pwnage2demax commented on GitHub (May 8, 2025): Still not fixed - can still be remedied by copying Title to the Sort Title field. Then everything works as intended
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@jellyfin-bot commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2025):

This issue has gone 120 days without an update and will be closed within 21 days if there is no new activity. To prevent this issue from being closed, please confirm the issue has not already been fixed by providing updated examples or logs.

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@jellyfin-bot commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2025): This issue has gone 120 days without an update and will be closed within 21 days if there is no new activity. To prevent this issue from being closed, please confirm the issue has not already been fixed by providing updated examples or logs. If you have any questions you can use one of several ways to [contact us](https://jellyfin.org/contact).
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@jellyfin-bot commented on GitHub (Sep 28, 2025):

This issue was closed due to inactivity.

@jellyfin-bot commented on GitHub (Sep 28, 2025): This issue was closed due to inactivity.
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Reference: starred/jellyfin#6546