Finding Previously Purchased Music

I had purchased iTunes music about a year ago. My old PC has been reimaged and I am now using a new PC. I went to purchase a song and it stated I already purchased it. How do I get old music that I previously purchased downloaded into my current library?

You don't.
The music will only be where you put it. Where is your backup copy? You should back up your music, particularly purchased music.
"PRODUCTS CAN ONLY BE DOWNLOADED ONCE; AFTER BEING DOWNLOADED, THEY CANNOT BE REPLACED IF LOST FOR ANY REASON. YOU SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BACKING UP YOUR OWN SYSTEM"
http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/us/terms.html

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