Most Song Locations Lost in my Library!!

Where: Not Available ?????
Since the upgrade to the latest version of iTunes (8.01) most of my track locations have been lost! It just displays "Were: Not Available". I have 50,000 songs so this is a major issue!
Anyone else had this issue? I guess it means I will need to rebuild my lib

For me - I think this is the last straw! I have had enough of iTunes. I am intending to do the following:
1. Break the copy protection on my iTunes purchased music
2. Convert all music to a global (non-apple) standard
3. Get a different music player - not iTunes
4. Purchase my digital music else where.
5. Sell my iPods and use generic music players instead
I have had all sorts of problems with iTunes! They have lost quite a sizeable customer. I was buying 60-70 CDs/month!

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