Why can't i sync my music from ipod to my second computer?

I loaded all my cd's onto my MacBook iTunes library and then synched with my ipod. now i want to transfer that music from my iPod to my iMac. I deauthorized all the other computers and authorized the iMac but it will only upload the songs purchased on iTunes. What must I do to get my music onto the IMaC??

There are third-party programs like those discussed here that can transfer non-iTunes purchased music to a computer.
Copy music from Ipod to new computer...: Apple Support Communities

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