Library Recreate only displays playlists

I keep trying to recreate my library but after going through the steps listed on http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1451 all I get is my playlists back without the names of the files. All I am trying to do is compile a list of the songs that were on my computer but lost.

In addition to all the playlists you want, create one more with all songs, then choose Sync selected playlists.

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