Song order keeps changing on iPod

My albums no longer seem to play in order on my iPod. Based on previous posts I have made sure I am using the latest software, my songs are all track numbered and all the other information (eg artist and album) are all identical. All tracks are checked. The songs sync to my iPod but my iPod doesn't play them in the same order. It doesn't even play the same order on the iPod each time. For example the first time I play the album on my iPod it plays song 1 then 3 then 9 and the next time it will play songs 1 then 7 then 4. Any ideas as to what is happening and how I can fix this?

Well, the one thing you do not mention checking on the iPod is whether or not Shuffle has been enabled. Go to *Settings > Shuffle* and make certain that it is Off (as opposed to Songs or Albums). If it is not Off, highlight Shuffle and click the center button on the iPod until it is Off. It is possible that you turned it on accidentally while playing your music (this can be done by pressing the center button three times while music is playing).
Let us know if that fixes the issue, or if you require further assistance.

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