diff --git a/.bazelrc b/.bazelrc
index 49d20925c2..3a5ce1e387 100644
--- a/.bazelrc
+++ b/.bazelrc
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ test --incompatible_strict_action_env
 # This command assumes node on the path and is a workaround for
 # https://github.com/bazelbuild/bazel/issues/4802
 build:release --workspace_status_command="node ./tools/bazel_stamp_vars.js"
+build:release --stamp
 
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 # Output                      #