diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yaml b/.github/workflows/release.yaml
index bf0c25c5..f9b24638 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yaml
@@ -124,6 +124,7 @@ jobs:
 
           # Set an output parameter `uname` for use in subsequent steps
           run: |
+            apt-get install software-properties-common
             add-apt-repository ppa:deadsnakes/ppa
             apt-get update -y
             apt-get install -y python3.10