Itunes song in multiple albums but only appearing once

Hi
I'm having an issue, I have purchased several albums, which have the same song on, such as the main album for that artist, then a compilation, however the song is only appearing once, ie if I go to the main album it will be there, then go to the compilation and it's missing, rather than been there as a duplicate, it's missing and I have to download it as 'show complete album' after I do this, it'll disappear from the main album and just appear on the compilation!
Someone tell me this isn't right?
Many regards

Polydorus is quite right. If you're keen to have your library organised neatly you may be interested in some of my thoughts at http://samsoft.org.uk/iTunes/grouping.asp
tt2

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