diff --git a/python-torch.spec b/python-torch.spec
index 640adb3..38ba020 100644
--- a/python-torch.spec
+++ b/python-torch.spec
@@ -266,6 +266,8 @@ cp %{SOURCE1000} .
 
 %else
 %autosetup -p1 -n pytorch-v%{version}
+# GitHub release tarballs identify the version as an alpha, so replace that
+echo "%{pypi_version}" > version.txt
 %endif
 
 # Remove bundled egg-info