Itunes wont back up all the music on my iphone4 only purchased

I have purchased music on my phone4. I also have music that was on my old CD collection which I ripped and imported into my itunes library on my computer. So my iphone now has purchased music from itunes store as well as my old music collection ripped and converted to itunes format.
I got a new computer and authorized it on itunes. I also have icloud service set up. When I attempt to back up my iphone it only backs up my purchased from itunes music but not all my other owned music not purchased on itunes. The songs are there on my iphone and play fine, just wont back up.
I found a downloadable software for $29 that claims it will asssit me in transferring my iphone content but seems like I should not have to purhcase software just to back up my iphone.
any suggestions?

Hello Chascott2012
Your best bet is to have access to the old computer to transfer the music to your new computer, the article below will assist with that.
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
-Norm G.

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