Albums split up in iTunes library

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Albums split up in iTunes library

I've imported a number of albums (from CDs) into iTunes. Most are fine -- the songs are displayed correctly and the album art appears.

However, some albums are split up into numerous sections, usually consisting of one or two songs, so and album might appear 5 or 6 times with one or two songs in each 'album.' Typically the cover art doesn't show up either.

What's the problem? What's the fix?

Dell, Windows XP

Posted on Sep 10, 2007 3:14 AM

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VDebold

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Sep 10, 2007 4:25 AM in response to djgibboni

I had the same problem. I imported a CD that I already owned (Santana - Supernatural) and the first five songs are fine but after that every song is listed separately - although still noted as from Supernatural - the artist is Santana Feat. (plus another artist ie. Dave Matthews, Eric Clapton,...). As a result, the entire album does not play either on my computer or iPod. I deleted it all and reloaded a couple times and the same thing happened.

Any ideas how to resolve this?

vicky

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Sep 10, 2007 11:56 AM in response to djgibboni

However, some albums are split up into numerous sections, usually consisting of one or two songs, so and album might appear 5 or 6 times with one or two songs in each 'album.'

How about starting with this article in the Apple Knowledge Base and let us know if it brings you any combination of joy and/or satisfaction.

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djgibboni Author

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Sep 10, 2007 4:48 PM in response to djgibboni

I think I solved my own question!!

I found this elsewhere on the Apple.com site: select all the songs that are scattered. Right-click/Get Info.....you'll see towards the bottom a field called Compilation. Select Yes.

They'll all line up properly now!!

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