Clearing Duplicates the Easy Way

Due to a rookie consolidation move, I've got duplicates of most of my music in my iTunes Music Folder--all in the same file. The duplicates I'd like to get rid of all have a "1" tacked on to them, like this:
03 She's Lost Control.mp3 (original)
03 She's Lost Control 1.mp3 (duplicate)
I'd like to clear up space by removing all of those "1" duplicates, but I've got a ton of music to go through and select. What's the easiest way to select and delete duplicates?

Several ways to Clean Up Your Library by Removing "!" or ‘dead links’ within iTunes:
If you move, edit, delete or otherwise change a music file listed in the iTunes Library with a program or tool other than iTunes, you may end up with a "!" in front of the song name. iTunes does not keep track of music file changes made outside of iTunes.
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=818692#818692
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=607582
EASIER:
Download this: http://ottodestruct.com/iTunes/RemoveDeadTracks.txt
Rename it to RemoveDeadTracks.js.
Run iTunes.
While iTunes is running, double click RemoveDeadTracks.js to run the script.
It will remove all the exclamation marked tracks.
One step, no fuss, no muss.
Then, give Otto42 a big 'Thanks' for this one.

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