Library is sorting weird

Hey, I imported a mix CD, and all the information is correct, the Tracks are properly numbered and my library is set to order by album BUT my library has the track all reordered (7, 14, 21, 3, 6, etc.) It didn't do this to any of my other CD's and this is the first CD i've imported since I upgraded. Is there anyway to fix this problem?

I figured it out. By simply adding an album artist "Varius Artists" the CD rearranged itself the right way again! I had to change nothing else!

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