Album view in iTunes 11.1.5.5

Sorry if this is a 'noob' type question ...
I used to have views of albums in the Music folder. Something has happened to iTunes and now all that I get is a list (organised by album name),
Have tried various things and nothing gets me back to the view that I used to have.
Taking it step-by-step, how do I get the album cover view back in the music folder?
Cheers
RB
iTunes 11.1.5.5

Hi again tt2
I have the sidebar - pressing Ctrl+S toggles it off and then on again.
This is what I am getting ...
(****! - can't seem to insert an image)
Top right:
LIBRARY
     Music     (displays only 4 albums)
     Films
     TV Programmes
     Podcasts
     Books
     Apps
STORE
     iTunes Store
     Purchased
DEVICES
     RB's iPhone 4s
     Music
     Films
     TV Programmes
     Books
Then several with a 'gear' type icon next to them
Then playlists that are on my phone
At the bottom of the playlists are a '+' sign and another 'gear' icon.
The arrow bottom right of the '+' sign does NOTHING - I used to be able to click it and create a new playlist (any idea why that's not working??)
The arrow bottom right of the 'gear' icon only gives me the option to 'Export'
I thought the new iTunes was supposed to be EASIER?!?
Any help, gratefully received
Thanks
RB

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