My old computer died, can I transfer iTunes to my new computer without having to buy them again?

My old computer died and I hadn't backed up my iTunes. They are stuck on my old computer. I got a new computer. I've saved the receipts for the tunes I bought...can I reload iTunes program and then retreive my songs? Without buying then again?

First sign-in from iTunes menu STORE > Sign-in
After sgined in, go to same menu STORE > Authorize this computer
Then go to the iTunes Store and select "Purchased" from the Quick Links side bar on the right. Go through all the tabs to download again for free

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Somebody help me please!
I'm trying to transfer my iTunes library onto a new computer but I'm having a lot of difficulty. All the methods I seem to've found involve using the original computer, but unfortunately that computer went kaput recently.
I feel like I should be able to get all of my files onto the new computer - they're on my iPod, aren't they?
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Log into itunes store on your computer using the same appleId you used to purchase those music, go to music library, and you should see all your previously purchased music with a cloud and down arrow symbol next to them.
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But whatever you do, if your current itunes library is still empty, DO NOT say yes to sync with iphone. It would wipe out your itunes library on your iphone because you would be syncing a blank libary over to the iphone. Sync iphone with your computer itunes library only after the computer's library has more content than your iphone's library. That's just to play it safe.
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