Lost my entire library!

I recently started having some troubles with my Iphone 3GS and asked for a replacement. I synced all my music/apps/messages etc to my laptop to make sure I didn't loose anything.
However when I plug in my new phone all my music has gone :'( I don't know what's happened as the apps and messages etc transferred however there is no music in my library at all!
When I go into the store to buy a song it won't let me buy one that I used to have as I've already brought that. I really need help as I've lost over £200 of music

Do you mean the music is not in your iTunes Library on your computer?
If so, just restore your iTunes Library from the backup you made following Apple's instructions here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1382

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