Want to merge two Apple IDs

I've had iTunes for a long time.  When I originally set up iTunes, I had a Comcast email account.  Then I moved and switched to Yahoo for my email.  Now, I have albums in iTunes that require my old Comcast account, which is no longer active.  I don't remember the password for that Apple ID and when I try to reset it, I get a message that it doesn't recognize my birthdate.  What I would like to do is associate the my yahoo email address to the album instead of my Comcast account.
I only want to use one account.  How can I achieve that?

Sorry, but merging iTunes Store accounts/ Apple IDs is not possible. If you need help getting access back to the old account and the "I Forget" site isn't working for you, contact the iTunes Store for assistance:
http://www.apple.com/emea/support/itunes/contact.html
Regards.

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