diff --git a/pandora/taskqueue/models.py b/pandora/taskqueue/models.py
index 1d114a2c..0d03f920 100644
--- a/pandora/taskqueue/models.py
+++ b/pandora/taskqueue/models.py
@@ -88,6 +88,9 @@ class Task(models.Model):
         except Item.DoesNotExist:
             return False
 
+        if self.status == 'transcribing':
+            return False
+
         if self.item.files.filter(wanted=True, available=False).count():
             status = 'pending'
         elif self.item.files.filter(uploading=True).count():