I pre-order Before Meteor OST and still have not received it

[GurrenLagann]

The minion comes with the first pressing of the OST, not because of a pre-order.

Interesting that the email OP got says it's a Square Enix store exclusive though, considering I pre-order (and received, including minion code) from a different store

So if I order around Christmas from SE's store, I'll get the minion code?

[Millerna]

If they're still selling their first press at that time, yes..

The place where I bought mine (cdjapan.co.jp) still has the first press in stock at least, although in limited numbers.

[GurrenLagann]

If they're still selling their first press at that time, yes..

The place where I bought mine (cdjapan.co.jp) still has the first press in stock at least, although in limited numbers.

Is it possible to verify whether or not SE still has first press?

[Millerna]

Is it possible to verify whether or not SE still has first press?

The only way to be sure is to get in touch with them I think. I don't believe they specifically list whether it's a first press or not.

[Enkidoh]

Hard to say - the Dalamud minion code is on a bonus voucher bundled inside the inlay card of the album (that's where it was on my copy), so it would be unclear whether the copy you get would actually have it included or not. I guess it depends also on when SE stops printing those codes and only produces 'second' edition versions which won't include it.