Restore iTunes to Macbook from backup and regain play counts and playlists

I just got a new hard drive for my MacBook Pro and restored my computer using a Time Machine backup from an external hard drive. When I opened iTunes, it opened empty. I know how to add my songs back in, but when I do, I lose all of my playlists and play counts from my previous hard drive. How do I get those back?

Posted on Feb 24, 2018 2:48 PM

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leroydouglas

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Feb 24, 2018 3:03 PM in response to sarahcoe27

How to move your iTunes library to a new computer - Apple Support

leroydouglas

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Feb 24, 2018 3:20 PM in response to sarahcoe27

About iTunes library files - Apple Support

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