diff --git a/src/octoprint/util/comm.py b/src/octoprint/util/comm.py
index 00473b42..67539cb0 100644
--- a/src/octoprint/util/comm.py
+++ b/src/octoprint/util/comm.py
@@ -390,9 +390,8 @@ class MachineCom(object):
 			})
 
 			if self.isSdFileSelected():
-				if wasPaused:
-					self.sendCommand("M26 S0")
-					self._currentFile.setFilepos(0)
+				self.sendCommand("M26 S0")
+				self._currentFile.setFilepos(0)
 				self.sendCommand("M24")
 			else:
 				self._sendNext()