Reformatted my Mac Mini lost iLife apps

I have a 2011 model Mac Mini running Os X Lion. After some recent issues, I opted to reformat my computer thinking the iLife apps that came with my computer would still be on there after the reboot. I was wrong to think that.
I would just buy them again (all I want is iMovie and Garageband) but neither of their current version will run on my system. I have no intention of upgrading to Yosemite because I've heard nothing but bad reviews. Is it possible for me to buy older versions of the softwares? I would gladly pay the same amount as I would have to for the new ones.
Let me know if you can help me out.
Thanks,
Tyler

If your Mac mini came with OS X Lion, try opening the Mac App Store, logging in with your Apple ID, going to Purchases and downloading iMovie, iPhoto and GarageBand for free. However, you may be asked to upgrade to OS X Yosemite in order to install those apps, although the Mac App Store may allow you to download the latest version compatible with your Mac OS X version. You should not need to purchase them.
If you are not allowed to download a compatible version, you will have to upgrade to OS X Yosemite (it's not so bad; if you have any problem, just reinstall OS X). Now you know you have to make backups of your files, so do one.

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