diff --git a/mycroft/audio/services/vlc/__init__.py b/mycroft/audio/services/vlc/__init__.py
index 6a3f13c7e8..7bc26f6866 100644
--- a/mycroft/audio/services/vlc/__init__.py
+++ b/mycroft/audio/services/vlc/__init__.py
@@ -63,6 +63,8 @@ class VlcService(AudioBackend):
         """ Stop vlc playback. """
         LOG.info('VLCService Stop')
         if self.player.is_playing():
+            # Restore volume if lowered
+            self.restore_volume()
             self.clear_list()
             self.list_player.stop()
             return True