Itunes song duplication on ipod

when transferred to my ipod, my itunes library multiplies several artists (same artist, same song, same album) in the display. I don't think its actually taking up more physical space on the harddrive, but the duplicity on the display is a bit annoying. any ideas?
ipod with dock Mac OS X (10.3.7)

You need to import the music into iTunes on the computer and then sync them to your iPod. See:
iOS: Syncing with iTunes

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To display hidden files and folders
Open Folder Options in Control Panel.
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Folder Options.
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HT201263 unable to sync music.... has rid all my itunes songs off of ipod touch 5

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Hi lisaquilts,
lisaquilts wrote:
1) Is it possible the songs are still there lurking on my iPod (I don't see them when I look under "purchases" in the Music folder)? How to get them?
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lisaquilts wrote:
2) How to avoid losing songs purchased on the iPod in the future?
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lisaquilts wrote:
3) Will I be able to download them again without having to buy them again?
You can contact iTunes Customer Support. Use [this form|http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/browser> or the receipt received via e-mail. However you must understand that they have all right to deny a re-download, once it's responsibility to back up. Also the iTunes Store Terms of USe clearly states: *"All Sales are final"* .
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tinajoy wrote:
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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1300144
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=797432&#797432
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=809624&tstart=0
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http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/
http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
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See these 2 Links...
Syncing to a New Computer...
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991
If you do have access... See Here...
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
Or...
From your OLD computer...
Copy your ENTIRE iTunes FOLDER to an External Drive... and then from the External Drive to your New Computer..
Full Details Here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
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See Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash or
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Also when i plug in my ipod a notice in windows says "DO YOU WANT TO SCAN AND FIX E>AL'S IPOD
                                                                                      There might be a problem with some files on this device or disc. This can happen if you
                                                                                       remove the device or disc before all files have been writen to it
                                                                                      SCAN AND FIX (RECOMMENDED)
                                                                        this will prevent future problems when copying files to this device or disc
                                                                                                           OR
                                                                                            CONTINUE WITHOUT SCANNING
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A bit confused by your statement
bcboarder wrote:
. I do not understand why the music is clearly on the Ipod but wont reconize it anywhere.
Are you seeing your music listed in the iPod screen, or in Win explorer as in your earlier post?
I can see all the songs in my Edrive>al's Ipod> Ipod Control> Music folder.
A corrupted iPod database, will report zero music used, and have your music size reported as others, so you wont see the music in the iPod screen. Sorry, I thought there was some hope for you with iPodAccess, in recovery of the corrupted iPod database with your ratings.
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