How can I replace low bitrate mp3s and update iTunes library?

Hello,
Apologies up front if this is covered in another thread. If so, please post a link.
I want to replace MP3s in my iTunes library with newly encoded 320 KBPS MP3s. I also want to keep each track's play counts and playlist links in tact but with the new higher bit rate MP3s. Is there a simple way to do this? Maybe a 3rd party app or script?
Thanks in advance for the help.
-tard
Message was edited by: unitard
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Thanks for the tip. It works. Choosing "Import CD" prompts you with a dialog to replace previously imported tracks. To rip a CD I had always used "Create MP3 Version" from the 'Advanced' menu and was never prompted with the replace dialog.

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