IPod Classic 160GB-Splits Complilation Albums into single songs

Just afer adding a couple of compilation albums to iTunes library.Albums intact on iTunes but after syncing to my iPod all comp albums are split into individual songs.how can i filter/sort albums to make them intact without having to delete artist names.
Any help would be much appeaciated
iTunes version : 8.2
Ipod Software : 1.1.2

To make compilations group as a single album in the Cover Flow and Album menus on the iPod, mark as "Part of a compilation" in iTunes and enable at least one of following iPod menu items:-
Settings > Main Menu > Compilations
Settings > Music Menu > Compilations
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