ITunes not importing mp3

I have this album which i have imported into itunes many times. But since updating recently, and realising its not there anymore. When it comes to importing it back into itunes, it just doesnt want to import the songs?
any ideas? Im going snowboarding soon i and i want the album on my ipod argh!!!

I have this album which i have imported into itunes many times.
Why "many times"?
Why not do it once and leave it there?
When it comes to importing it back into itunes, it just doesnt want to import the songs?
How are you trying to import it? What does/doesn't hapen?

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