2 copies of the same album showing up on my iPod classic

Strange if you ask me. So here's a synopsis of what went down.
I ripped a cd to iTunes (a compilation I might add)and changed a few things.( one of those things being as I marked it NOT a compilation, I like to have my music sorted out to my preferences. Yes I'm weird like that)The album shows up as one album on iTunes, and I sync my ipod to put that album and then some on my iPod, after all is said and done, I scroll throw my Cover Flow and there are 2 copies of the said CD showing up as one that's not a compilation and the other as a compilation. I have tried re-syncing my iPod to get the extra copy that shows up as a compilation off my iPod, but with no success. Can somebody with or without the expertise of resolving this kind of issue be so kind in helping me resolve my little problem? It would be most appreciated to the upmost extent of my gratitude

See my previous post on Grouping Tracks Into Albums, in particular the topic One album, too many covers.
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