diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index 289b0527..5eda6510 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ jobs:
               continue
             fi
 
-            v=$( pip show amazon.ion | grep Version )
+            v=$( pip show amazon.ion | grep Version | head -1 )
             break
           done