Browser - artists appearing on compilations no longer in browser

A lot of my music collection is made up of compilations. I have always found the browser a quick and efficient way to locate the e songs in my collection by particular artists that may be spread over a number of compilations.
Since last updating itunes artists who only appear on compilations are no longer listed in the artist box of the browser. Is there a way to restore the compilation artists to the browser box? The alternative way to locate them (sifting through the entire song list alphabetically by artist is very cumbersome especially with 20,000 plus tunes saved).
Help appreciated.
D.

In iTunes 8 it seems as though in the browser, I'd have to select "All Genres" under Genre, and then select Compilations under the Artist column. Do you have this option?
CG
PS - If you go into your Preferences, on the Advanced tab, you can UNcheck "Group Compilations while Browsing."
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