Original Files Deleted When Added to iTunes

If I have a folder of mp3s for a full album, when I open an mp3 in iTunes to be copied to my iTunes folder, the original mp3 file dissapears. However, when I open an mp3 that is by itself in a folder in iTunes to be copied, the original file remains there. Does anyone know why?

OK I have done some more work and think i have the issue resolved. The problem lies with file formats specifically .mp4 and .m4v
I suspect the files you are importing are mp4 files. When I do this i get the same behaviour of file names changing their name after playback. When i convert my files to m4v format and import the issue disappears.

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