Changing Apple ID - email already registered

Hi guys,
I've attempted to change my apple ID to my current email address as I do not use my old one any longer.
When i try to change it, apple tells me that i cannot use this email address as it is already in use.
I know this new email is not in use because i haven't registered it to iTunes and i have even requested a password reminder be sent to that email address and nothing comes through.
This new email address is also NOT my recovery email.
Anybody have any clues as to why I can't change to this email address?
Thanks in advance,

It will depend upon what the email address is as to whether you can change it - logging into my account on http://appleid.apple.com I get an edit button/link next to my 'Apple ID and Primary Email Address'
From Change your Apple ID :
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