Windows 8 missing disk; has the key

Recently I legitimately bought a license (on Amazon) for Windows 8, thinking I had a disc. Alas and alas, the disc is scratched and will not run.  Since I've already paid for the key, I don't want to have to pay for the disc as well.  Is there anywhere I can download Windows 8 (not 8.1) Pro so I can install it?  The key says it's for Windows 8 with upgrade to Windows 8.1 - it will still work?  I don't want to be messing with my computer wants to know.

I do a fresh new disc, a lot, a lot more great on my computer (250 GB to 1 T) and the disc is scratched was my system restore disc, so I can't redo a.  Why are we only permit ONE?  Sheesh.

Please, please help.  I have about 13 left on this disk 250 GIG, and I need a lot more!  Laughing out loud

Yes, I'm writing this, I support the drive I'm replacing.  :) Because there will be a new HD, it will be a new installation.

Any help will be GREATLY appreciated because my goal today is to get this sucker FIXED.  I didn't like 8.1 when he was on my other computer, I liked 8 better, I upgrade to 10 as soon as possible. 10 love!

There is no reason first install Windows 8, since you can use the suggested workaround, which is explained below in step 4 of the web tutorial better for Clean install Windows 8 or 8.1.

To create for Windows 8.1 installation media started (as a device UEFI) if offered and then delete all partitions to make cleaner, as shown in the link.

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