Can't edit track information in iTunes

I imported an audiobook CD into iTunes and then tried to edit it by changing "Music" to "Audiobook" under "options". But that option (and everything else) is greyed out so that the audiobooks are stuck in my music library. It doesn't seem to be a permissions issue - I opened Disk utlities and repaired permissions. I also opened the actual files in Finder and I already have permission to "read and write" - neither of these options worked. Any ideas?

I have been unable to change the media kind of items in my Music library until I go to the Store menu and turn off iTunes Match. Movies, books, tv shows are not affected. When finished editing, I turn on iTunes Match. It takes about 5 minutes to match my 6000+ library again

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hey, what system are you using? I use Windows Media Player. If you use that, put the CD in your drive.
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