How can I fix itunes music file's permissions

I decided to import all my cds again at a higher bit rate. When importing a cd into itunes that I currently have in the library, itunes will ask me if I want to replace the existing files. To this i say yes, It prevents my library files from loosing the play count. After a couple of cds I realized that the old files weren't being moved to the trash as they should. So I had 2 songs of each cd in their folders. When trying to move the old files into the trash manually, the system asks me to "type my password to allow the finder to make changes". Looking a bit into it I realized that the permissions are wrong. On each music file I have the following in this order:
everyone Custom
User (Me) Read & Write
everyone Read only
The artist's folders and the album's folders permissions are:
User (Me) Read & Write
everyone Read only
I checked all other files in itunes and the potcasts have the same permissions as my music files but all other (tv shows, movies, apps) have what I think are the correct permissions:
User (Me) Read & Write
staff Read only
everyone Read only
When I go into a specific music file's info I can't delete the "everyone:Custom" permission line. I can only add an administrator on the list. I fixed the permissions from the installation cd using disk utility but it didn't do anything. I'm able to play all files without problems, as well as my apple tv and my iphone. I can't think of anything else to fix the issue. Any help before I call apple would be appreciated. Thanks
~Ralph

in finder, right-click on the iTunes folder and +get info+. unlock the little padlock (you may have to enter your admin password) and adjust the permission settings. next, click on the little gear-shaped icon and +apply to enclosed items+ like so
you may also give everyone read & write access. if this doesn't help, try the same on your iTunes folder (not just the iTunes music folder).
JGG

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