Artwork in iTunes Match

I had the understanding that once the cloud scanned the iTunes library and learned which songs you owned, it would remove your files and replace them with songs as if you were purchasing them for the first time, artwork, info and all.
Not the case (in my case).
Comments anyone?

I have noticed the same thing, no artwork changed, or details...very odd.
I has also uploaded tracks more than once after I have had issues uploading albums...

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    Album artwork has disappeared from iTunes Match on Apple TV anyone with same problem or fix

    Welcome to the Apple community.
    According to Apple's knowledge-based articles, iTunes match is not available in Belgium.
    The terms and conditions of using your US Apple ID states that you must use this service within the boundaries of the US.

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    After much searching have found the answers buried in another forum (http://cybernetnews.com/cybernotes-add-album-art-in-itunes/).
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    Method outlined is correct - it is best to use the Library All Songs Diplayed by Album Grid format - Get Info here presents a single Artwork location for all associated tracks.
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    Saving the Artwork retrieved from Google at 300 by 300 72dpi to a shared folder works well.
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    Confirm that both all entries in Library All Songs Grid View are complete and that the Smart List for No Artwork is empty.
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    4 - Connect your iPhone.
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    7 - Turn back on iTunes match on the iPhone
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