diff --git a/srcpkgs/pcre/libpcre.template b/srcpkgs/pcre/libpcre.template
index 724adb21353..6b7b1f3510c 100644
--- a/srcpkgs/pcre/libpcre.template
+++ b/srcpkgs/pcre/libpcre.template
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ long_desc="${long_desc}
 
  This package contains the shared libraries for use in client programs."
 
-revision=2
+revision=1
 replaces="pcre<8.11"
 
 do_install() {