diff --git a/README_DIST b/README_DIST
index 1c6d49d3b..c369529c7 100644
--- a/README_DIST
+++ b/README_DIST
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 The is a distribution of Org, a plain text notes and project planning
 tool for Emacs.
 
-The version of this release is: 7.8.11
+The version of this release is: 7.9
 
 The homepage of Org is at http://orgmode.org
 
diff --git a/doc/orgcard.tex b/doc/orgcard.tex
index 3c0584d6d..9582f7c9c 100644
--- a/doc/orgcard.tex
+++ b/doc/orgcard.tex
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 % Reference Card for Org Mode
-\def\orgversionnumber{7.8.11}
+\def\orgversionnumber{7.9}
 \def\versionyear{2012}          % latest update
 \def\year{2012}                 % latest copyright year