Apple ID Recovery Key not working

A few days ago I changed my phone number and I forgot to update my phone number on my Apple ID. I thought it would be OK because I have my iPhone as a trusted device and I have the recovery key. But when I login the only options for two step verification is SMS and recovery key. When ever i try using the recovery key it says
The Recovery Key you entered is not valid.
I know the key is right because I've only ever had one and I downloaded the PDF straight from the Apple ID site as soon as I setup two step verification. Since it doesn't know about my iPhone anymore and it's saying my key is wrong does that mean I'll have to make a new Apple ID?

I made the same mistake... sold my iPhone 6 Plus. No #, no device, you're screwed. I have an iMac, iPad Air & 3 Apple TVs and this was my master account. Low and behold the only two device verification's I had on the account after setting up the iPhone 6 Plus was that # (gone) and that device (gone). SO -- my account is in limbo. I always thought my recovery key was my safety net. The recovery key I was provided didn't work (Invalid). 2 support calls later and they pretty much told me it was my fault. I had security questions, I know most everything purchased on my account w/ emailed receipts. I have phone log proving I had that number. Not good enough, Apple?
Maybe someone at Apple can help? No longer being able to access my account resulting from issues and oversights with your 2-step verification system is NOT acceptable. I'm not an idiot and I'm not thrilled with being treated like one. I have 2-step authentication set up on Google, Facebook and Microsoft and went through similar recovery processes without any issues.

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