Edit Library without changing album

I want to start an album playing and then browse/edit the library. Every time I move off the playing album though the current track finishes and then switches to whatever is selected. I can't find a setting to say "Keep playing the current album to the end". Is there such a thing? Without it, it seems I can't update my library and listen to an chosen album at the same time.
TIA, Paul
iTunes 7.3.2.6

iTunes will only play songs that are visible in the Library. You can create playlists. They will play while you look at another playlist.
OR (this works on Mac's and should on Windows):
Highlight the entire album and Right Click and select Play Next In Party Shuffle. It will play there uninterrupted and continue playing what ever playlist has been selected for Party Shuffle.
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