am I going to buy it........yes
do I have it........yes
Is it on the Empeg......yes

My ex works for capital records (I think she still does, it's been awhile). Promo cds start floating around up to 3-4 months before release (avg is about 1 month before release).
Before mp3's you had to know someone to get your hands on one of these promos. Now it takes one person to get there hands on one and release it.