the band signed to matador records in spring of 2008. that summer, matador reissued the "year of the pig" 12" single. this time it came out with additional formats including a series of three 7"es, for the us, uk and japan respectively, each with a different edit of the a-side and a new b-side. a cdep compiled all the versions from the various vinyl versions. the band toured extensively in the uk behind this release, following it with a trip up the west coast.