diff --git a/scripts/check-version b/scripts/check-version
index a6f1f211a..ab98211c6 100755
--- a/scripts/check-version
+++ b/scripts/check-version
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ while getopts cdr opt; do
 	case $opt in
 		c)
 			color=y
+			debug=y
 			;;
 		d)
 			debug=y