Replacing HD, want to do fresh install of OSX 10.6, don't have disks. Should I just buy the retail version?

I have a mid-2010 MacBook Pro 7,1 and am replacing the HD. I want to do a fresh install of Snow Leopard but don't have the disks that came with my computer. Is the retail version of Snow Leopard what I need or are the original install disks that came with the computer different?
Thanks.

You can get replacement System Install & Restore CD/DVDs from Apple's Customer Support - in the US, (800) 767-2775 - for a nominal S&H fee. You'll need to have the model and/or serial number of your Mac available.
If you're not in the US, you may need to go through the regional Apple Store that serves your location to find the contact number. Here's a list of links to all of those - http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/intlstoreroutingpage.html Another resource: International Support Phone #s.

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