Lost my iTunes when computer crashed

My computer crashed and I had to replace the harddrive. I can reload the software, but is there any way to get back the music purchased from the iTunes store?

OK firstly is there any way to retrieve the files songs from the harddrive? If not go to check purchased music its under advanced then put in your password and account details then it will give u list of your purchased music videos etc It should let u store it or drag it into the new libary. If u have prove that u have paid for it any how they have to give u a refund for it. ITS a tricky bas** when this happens mine went but i had a i pod nano a while back which i saved all files onto its wise to save them onto a usb pen or maybe a i pod shuffle around 70 quid its saves u alot of stress in the long run sorry cant be more help IF U have i pod then get the serial number on the back 11 digits i think contact apple ok laters D

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"how do I get to it actually "sync" by adding what's on my iPod to my iTunes library, and what's in my iTunes library to my iPod....."
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