diff --git a/resources/lib/json_rpc.py b/resources/lib/json_rpc.py
index a2ef0b03..9e1df360 100644
--- a/resources/lib/json_rpc.py
+++ b/resources/lib/json_rpc.py
@@ -183,6 +183,18 @@ def skipnext():
 
 
 def skipprevious():
+    """
+    Skips to the previous item to play for all Kodi players
+    Using a HACK to make sure we're not just starting same item over again
+    """
+    for playerid in get_player_ids():
+        try:
+            skipto(get_position(playerid) - 1)
+        except (KeyError, TypeError):
+            pass
+
+
+def wont_work_skipprevious():
     """
     Skips to the previous item to play for all Kodi players
     """