Error 50 and Error 69 when trying to import Backup CD's

Question

I have a new laptop that I am trying to load all my itunes library onto using the backup CD's I have made over the past year. However when I load my back CD's into my computer I get either Error -50 or Error -69. I have no idea what this is and have not been able to find a discussion on this topic. Thanks so much in advance for any help.

Answer 1

When you insert a CD, and click on it in the iTunes source list, the bottom of the iTunes window will show the number of songs, the total time, and the total amount of data present on the CD. For most commerical CDs, this could easily be 400 or 500 MB. After you import the CD with whatever are your desired import settings, and you select that album in your iTunes library, the bottom of the iTunes window will display the total amount of space required for that album in the format that you have converted it to. If you have set iTunes to import as MP3 or AAC files, then an entire album should usually take less than 100 MB of space. If you have selected Apple Lossless in your import settings, an album will probably take between 200 and 400 MB of space. If you have selected WAV or AIFF in your import settings, then the album will take exactly the same amount of space as it took on the CD--typically 400 or 500 MB.
First, confirm that it is in fact the albums in the iTunes library that you say are taking up 400 or 500 MB, and not the actual CDs. If it does turn out to be the songs in your library, right-click on one and select "Get Info." Check the info box that pops up and make sure that the songs are being imported your preferred format. If they are not, then change the importing settings by going to the "Advanced" tab in the iTunes preferences and clicking "Importing."