Q: Old Apple ID, changed password, no access to email

Hi

I have an apple ID that is linked to an old email address that I no longer have access to, I tried to update the password and I am now locked out and cannot reset the password as I can't get to the email aaccount (catch 22). Neither can I access it through the security questions as I didn't set these up. Is there a way to transfer items from a locked Apple ID to a new account without having access to the old account?

Or do I set up a new ID an lose all my music and books?

Thanks

Melanie