diff --git a/epics-base.spec b/epics-base.spec
index 3c06cbf93..6a216cf57 100644
--- a/epics-base.spec
+++ b/epics-base.spec
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 Name:           epics-base-%{EpicsVersion}
 Summary:        EPICS Base %{EpicsVersion}
 Version:        1
-Release:        0%{?dist}
+Release:        1%{?dist}
 License:        EPICS Open License
 Group:          Development/Languages
 URL:            https://git.psi.ch/epics_base/base-7.0