Importing foreign-made CDs into iTunes

I've been trying to import files from an Australian-made CD into iTunes on my American-made G4, with only partial success. The files import as MPEG4s, the Gracenote database identifies the artist/songs, but the songs themselves won't play on iTunes or my iPod - or, rather, there's no sound as each file plays. I've adjusted Preferences to accept all data/CD formats and tried again - but no joy. I'm aware that foreign CDs are sometimes made in regional formats, but I'm having trouble finding out what those might be for Australia, and what I should do - can someone please help?

I'm aware that foreign CDs are sometimes made in regional formats
I think you're confusing that with Video DVDs. Audio CDs have no region coding. Audio CDs can have some kind of copy protection however, which prevents proper decoding or decoding at all.
Is there any indication on the jewel case that the CD is protected?
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