Replaced iPod touch question

I had to get a replacement iPod touch as mine was defective. My question is, when I plug the new touch into iTunes for the first time, how will iTunes know that I purchased the upgrade and an app? I assume iTunes looks for the iPod via a serial number, not a name. I am concerned that when I sync, iTunes will assume it's a new iPod (which it is) and I will have to buy the upgrade all over again.
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