Organizing Itunes Library: Numbers First

I recently updated my Itunes and afterwards the artists whose names begin with a number (2pac, 311, 50 cent...) are at the bottom of my library after "Z". I know its a little anal, but, I liked those artists in front of the "A" artists. Does anybody know how to change it back to the old way? Thanks, I appreciate the help

This has been covered many many many many times:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=4818679#4818679

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