Well, I did get a reply back from them, but only the first disc of the album will be downloadable eventually.
 
So, I finally bit the bullet and ordered the limited edition.  I must say though, out of over 30,000 albums, this may be the most expensive one I've ever purchased!  Almost $34 (USD).  Plus, I now get physical media that I don't want (and don't know what to do with) and I have to wait.  Oh well!  
 
I hope it's worth it!

Well now I have played it a few times IMHO its their best album ever. Its really two albums. The first disk, that will be on general release is a coherent album and absolute masterpiece. The bonus disk different, but still very good, songs that did not fit the main album but certainly not "fillers".

I hate having to wait!  Heh...