diff --git a/rtslib/__init__.py b/rtslib/__init__.py
index b59eba6..7de59fb 100644
--- a/rtslib/__init__.py
+++ b/rtslib/__init__.py
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ from tcm import FileIOStorageObject, IBlockStorageObject
 from tcm import PSCSIBackstore, RDDRBackstore, RDMCPBackstore
 from tcm import PSCSIStorageObject, RDDRStorageObject, RDMCPStorageObject
 
-__version__ = 'GIT_VERSION'
+__version__ = '644eece'
 __author__ = "Jerome Martin <jxm@risingtidesystems.com>"
 __url__ = "http://www.risingtidesystems.com"
 __description__ = "API for RisingTide Systems generic SCSI target."