Can't install iLife '08 apps from original system disks

First, I am embarrassed to admit that I only noticed this recently on my iMac which was purchased last June (08). I have fatefully installed all system and application updates since that time. Yesterday I discovered that the versions of all my iLife applications, except for iTunes, are version '07. This Mac was purchased directly from Apple and my understanding was this model came bundled with iLife 08. Indeed, the versions on the system installation disks that came with the Mac are '08! My only explanation for having the WRONG bundled software other than Apple shipping it that way, is that somehow transferring files from my old iMac to the new one resulted in this loss of version number. Again, I used Apple's software for the transfer process.
I have attempted to install the correct versions from the system CD(DVD?) using the "Install Bundled Applications Only" installer. It will only allow me to install a 4KB file labeled something like "CPU updater." I do not wish to waste hours backing up the whole iMac, reinstalling the System from scratch, reinstalling backed-up files, reregistering and configuring other installed software and hoping that I didn't miss anything.
*Is there there an easier way to just install the proper iLife version?* Am I missing something obvious here? Please help!
TIA,
Russ

Well isn't that confusing? Sounds more like something Micro$oft would do.
I'm still not sure why all the apps were grayed out in the custom install. Is that because they are already on disk? What if one was corrupt and I wanted to replace it?
So what versions am I likely to find in iLife 09 should I decide to upgrade?
Thank you for clearing this up and for reading my post carefully rather than giving a stock answer like "Use your system restore disks, dummy!" I so hate it when others offer pseudo "help" without taking time find out what you have already tried or know.
Many thanks for a truly helpful response,
Russ
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