How to Play Spotify Album/Playlist in Order without Premium

By Adam Gorden Updated on October 21, 2025

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Now released along with Lossless Audio support for Premium users, free mobile users can listen to specific tracks on demand. However, if they want to play music in the exact order they choose, they're reminded that it's a Premium feature, available with a subscription starting at $11.99.

For ad-supported users, there are three main ways to play music in order without shuffling while still receiving recommendations: subscribe to Premium for the "Play in order" feature; switch to the desktop app, where both free and Premium users can play music in order; or use ViWizard to organize and manage music exactly how you want for more control.

Mobile free users now benefit from an upgraded tier, though Shuffle is still the default mode for playlists and albums, recommending tracks that are automatically added to the queue.

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Part 1. How to Play a Song on Demand on Spotify without Premium

Learn how to play any song you want on Spotify, whether you're on mobile or desktop. Free users can now play specific songs on demand - a feature that was once exclusive to Premium subscribers.

On Mobile

  1. Open the Spotify app on your mobile device.
  2. Use the search bar or go to your library to find the song you want to hear.
  3. Tap the song, and it will play instantly - no shuffle needed.
  4. If you're on a free plan, you'll still be able to play specific songs on demand in select playlists or mixes.

On Desktop (Fewer Limits)

  1. Open the Spotify app on your computer.
  2. Search for the song you want or choose one directly from your library.
  3. Click the Play button to start playing the song right away.
  4. If an ad plays first, your selected song will begin automatically once it ends.

Part 2. How to Play an Album in Order on Spotify without Premium

If you prefer to hear an album exactly as the artist intended, this part walks you through how to play it in order. While free mobile users may find their albums automatically set to Shuffle mode, desktop users can play albums straight through from start to finish - no subscription required.

On Mobile

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  1. Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet.
  2. Search for the album you want or find it under Your Library > Albums.
  3. Tap the album to open it and then tap Play.
  4. Free users will notice the album plays in Shuffle Mode by default.
  5. To see what's coming up next, tap the Now Playing bar and then the queue icon.
  6. Premium users can drag and drop tracks to change the queue order, while free users can only view original songs and Smart Shuffle recommendations.
  7. To disable shuffle entirely, upgrade to Premium for full control.

On Desktop (Fewer Limits)

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  1. Open the Spotify desktop app on your computer.
  2. Search for the album or open it directly from your library.
  3. Click the Play button or select the first track to begin.
  4. In the Now Playing bar, make sure the shuffle and repeat-one icons are turned off.
  5. Click the queue icon in the bottom-right corner to see upcoming tracks.
  6. Drag tracks within the queue to adjust order or right-click any song and choose Add to queue to include more.

Part 3. How to Play a Playlist in Order on Spotify without Premium

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Playlists often have a flow or theme that makes more sense when played in order. Here, you'll learn how to start playlists from the first song and keep them playing track by track. The more songs your playlist includes, the easier it becomes to stick to the originals and hear fewer recommendations.

On Mobile

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  1. Launch the Spotify app on your phone.
  2. Go to Your Library > Playlists or search for a specific one.
  3. Tap Play to start listening - free users may notice Smart Shuffle is active by default.
  4. Tap the Now Playing bar to expand it and then tap the queue icon to view the upcoming tracks.
  5. Premium users can press and hold the three lines next to a track to move it around.
  6. Free users can only view extra songs automatically added by Smart Shuffle.
  7. Premium users can also disable shuffle to play songs exactly in order.

On Desktop (Fewer Limits)

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  1. Open the Spotify desktop app.
  2. Find the playlist you want to play in your library or through the search bar.
  3. Click Play or the first track to start listening.
  4. Make sure shuffle and repeat-one are turned off in the Now Playing bar.
  5. Click the queue icon to view what's up next.
  6. Drag and rearrange tracks as you like, or right-click any song and select Add to queue to include others.

Part 4. Best Way to Play Songs in Order on Spotify without Premium

If you're using a free account, you can't always play albums or playlists in order because Shuffle mode is always turned on by default on the mobile free tier. It can only be disabled with a Premium subscription.

But what if you didn't need Premium to listen to your favorite music the way you or the artist intended? A simple tip is to use ViWizard Spotify Music Converter. It lets you download and convert any Spotify songs, albums, or playlists into regular audio files like MP3. After downloading, you can play them offline in order - on any device, without ads or skip limits.

It's also perfect if you enjoy collecting music. You can save entire albums to your computer and listen however you like. With ViWizard, you'll have the same freedom as Premium users - anytime, anywhere.

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On Desktop (Fewer Limits)

  1. Download ViWizard Spotify Music Converter for Windows or Mac, and run the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  2. Open ViWizard and log in to your Spotify account. Browse your playlists, albums, or favorite tracks directly within the app.
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  4. Click the "+" button to add the songs, albums, or playlists you want to convert.
  5. If needed, go to Menu > Preferences > Conversion to choose your preferred output format like MP3. You can also adjust the bitrate, sample rate, or channels to match your needs.
  6. select output format

  7. Click the Convert button to start downloading and converting your selected tracks.
  8. Track the progress as ViWizard works through each song, album, or playlist.
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  10. When conversion is complete, open the output folder to find your new audio files.
  11. Transfer them to any media player or device you like. You can now play songs, albums, or playlists in order, totally offline, without ads or shuffle restrictions.
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Conclusion

Here's how to get Spotify to play an album in order. With a premium account, you can listen to an album in order on Spotify. Or you can download Spotify songs by using ViWizard Spotify Music Converter. Then you can freely play Spotify songs through other media players in order.

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