Audio Book - file organization

Hi all. New to iPod and iTunes. I am importing an AudioBook that I purchased. Having a problem with the joined files not being in the correct order - two "albums" have formed with the joined tracks appearing in random order between the two albums. How do I get them in the correct order? Album names are identical.
Thanks,
Kris

I am having a similar problem and would like to know how you resolved this issue.
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