diff --git a/source/conf.py b/source/conf.py
index 0a30013..37f7a58 100644
--- a/source/conf.py
+++ b/source/conf.py
@@ -49,9 +49,9 @@
 # built documents.
 #
 # The short X.Y version.
-version = 'v1.2.1-r20160226'
+version = '1.2.1-r20160226'
 # The full version, including alpha/beta/rc tags.
-release = 'v1.2.1'
+release = '1.2.1'
 
 # The language for content autogenerated by Sphinx. Refer to documentation
 # for a list of supported languages.