iTunes won't recognize MP3 discs....

Why can't I rip an MP3 disc? iTunes doesn't even seem to recognize it?

Do you see the disc on your desktop or in the finder ?

No, it doesn't recognize it even as a blank cd..

I have this problem with audiobooks from the library. They are being put out now in MP3 format rather than 'lossless' I guess. iTunes won't even play them. I have a copy of the Bible on a series of 5 of these MP3 discs. I guess since they are already compressed, iTunes isn't recognizing them.

Is there a setting in Preferences to handle these?

You need AudioBookbuilder it's not free but very cheap I use it nearly everyday it's worth every penny.

http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/ipod_itunes/audiobookbuilder.html

It'll ripp your files make them into Audiobooks and even put them into iTunes under Audiobooks complete with chapters...The demo is free the program cost about 7 quid or so

Well, thanks - but that didn't work either. It must be the

MP3 disc. Most books come in the full blown unabridged format work fine, but this is one of those new consensed MP3 discs. I guess it's like CD vs MP3 players. This is an MP3.

I'm sorry Farmcock.I have some Mp3 discs that work just fine.I'm at a lose to suggest anything.

What happens when you adjust your iTunes Preferences to import using mp3 ? (You'll find it under the advanced tab then import)

PS failling that this link may help for general Audio book questions

http://forums.ilounge.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=273806