Import just playlists (not files) back into Itunes

I had to have a new hard disk on my computer. All my music files etc were stored on separate hard drive so I still had it all. I installed itunes on the new hard drive and it imported all my files.
Unfortunately, I had not backed up my playlists. A large number of my files are books that were on CD and imported so the playlist order is really important_ obviously- and the tracks are all mixed up.
How can I get the playlists from my Ipod, which are in the right order?! But I don’t need the actual tracks just the playlist order.

I've tried both. The files won't drag back into iTunes & only the latest podcast is available thru the App Store.

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If you are using iTunes version 7 or later, then you can transfer purchased iTunes store music from the iPod to an authorized computer by using the "file/transfer purchases from iPod" menu. Note that the maximum of 5 authorized computers applies here.
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I deleted all my playlists provided. However, they are still on my Ipod Touch. Now, when I sync my Ipod with Itunes then the lists are copied back into Itunes?

I deleted all my playlists provided. However, they are still on my Ipod Touch. Now, when I sync my Ipod with Itunes then the lists are copied back into Itunes?

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