diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yaml b/.github/workflows/release.yaml
index bd48b69..425040e 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yaml
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ jobs:
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - name: Get the release version from the tag
         shell: bash
-        run: echo "VERSION=$(git describe --always)" >> $GITHUB_ENV
+        run: echo "VERSION=$(git describe --tags --always)" >> $GITHUB_ENV
       - name: Install Rust
         uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@stable
         with: