I'm getting duplicates in iTunes

I'm getting duplicates. Over 300 songs were added to my library today & I didn't download or add any songs. I now have 2 file types for many songs (mp4 & mp3). The mp4 version is the older one & the new ones added are all mp3's. Is it something in my settings?

Hello OtisMeister,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!
Sounds like somehow duplicates of your content are appearing in iTunes. I would start by seeing of any 3rd party plugins are installed and see if removing them fixes the issue.
iTunes: Troubleshooting issues with third-party iTunes plug-ins
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3430
If the issue persists then I would delete the duplicated items in iTunes, then re create the iTunes Library.
How to find and remove duplicate items in your iTunes library
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2905
Then
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1451
All the very best,
Sterling

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