Metadata in itunes

Hi
I am making a compilation CD and need to have certain contact info in the comment section of my track pop up on all users computers who receive the mix. How do I do this? I tried doing it manually but it didn't carry over when I tested it out on another computer.
please help!!

If you are burning an audio CD, none of the metadata is burned to it.

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    rsands1 wrote:
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