diff --git a/.yarn/versions/37ccae5e.yml b/.yarn/versions/37ccae5e.yml
deleted file mode 100644
index e69de29bb..000000000
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 5354803c3..aa17bd068 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "lbry",
-  "version": "0.53.8",
+  "version": "0.53.8-alpha.1",
   "description": "A browser for the LBRY network, a digital marketplace controlled by its users.",
   "keywords": [
     "lbry"
@@ -222,5 +222,6 @@
     "lbrynetDaemonDir": "static/daemon",
     "lbrynetDaemonFileName": "lbrynet"
   },
-  "packageManager": "yarn@3.2.0"
+  "packageManager": "yarn@3.2.0",
+  "stableVersion": "0.53.7"
 }