the international success of both albums sparked attention from the american market. start from skratch was released nationwide in april 2008 through world records. just 2 months later in july 2008, world records released a re-issue of third time's a charm. the re-issue featured additional keyboard parts that were recorded by joseph john and then added in. the re-issue was also re-mixed and re-mastered. both albums featured bonus tracks as well.