Q: how to combine multiple cds

Well hey there Irishdave59!

It's a pleasure to see you here in the Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you'd prefer to upload multiple CDs as one distinct album in iTunes. I am a big fan of consolidating and organizing my personal library and I'd like to share a few tips with you. We always have the option to create playlists within iTunes. In short, all of your CDs could be combined into one playlist. If you'd prefer not to go that route, check out this article here: 

If you see unexpected groups of songs when you browse an album

All the best!