Library Backup to DVD option missing? Or am I blind?

I just finished adding more music to my iTunes library, and I wanted to create a backup disc for the songs I recently added. However for some odd reason, I see no "Backup to CD/DVD" option under File >Library> Backup. Am I going blind, or was something changed or OMITTED in the recent update to iTunes v10.4.80?

While I may not be able to help burning inside itunes, you can always make a backup through a 3rd party burning software like nero.
Personally I use itunes to keep track of what isn't backed up but I use nero to burn any data dvds I might need.

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