Problem with Grouping Tag in iTunes

Hi,
I am trying to use getID3 to read the 'Grouping' tag from iTunes. It would seem that iTunes is writing these tags to my MP3 files, as, when I open them in Media Rage the Grouping Tag shows up OK. However, when I then upload the tracks to my server and use 'content_group_description' to read these tags (the getid3 code for the 'Grouping' tag, nothing shows up. If however, I change the Grouping Tag in Media Rage, and then re-upload, the Grouping Tag does show up.
I wonder if someone could help me troubleshoot why this is happening. I would rather not have to retag all of my files in Media Rage if possible.
Thanks,
Nick

After further investigation it would seem that the Grouping Tag is preserved such that getid3 can read it for the original files in my iTunes library. The problem occurs with files are converted using iTunes (from higher bitrate to lower bitrate MP3s). For these files, the Grouping Tag shows up in Media Rage, but cannot be read by getid3. If anyone has an idea why this might be, and what I can do to resolve this issue, I'd be glad to hear of it.
Thanks,
Nick

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