Various artists problems not showing in Itunes music folder in Windows 7

Hi
I can dispay and play Albums that are by various artists in my iTunes Albums Library. Also all songs are displayed  in iTunes Songs List
and shown as Various Artists
But when I look in  Libraries>Music>iTunes>iTunes Media> Music
there are no  names called ' Various Artists'
Any ideas why this is

You're welcome.
Tips on fixing up your iTunes listings at Grouping tracks into albums.
tt2

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