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Patience – George Michael (CD, Asia)
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Asian single-disc CD of George Michael's 2004 album Patience, Aegean / Sony Music UK 515402.2, one barcode shared by the Taiwanese, Hong Kong and Malaysian pressings distributed by Sony's Asian companies.
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Hong Kong CD pressing, Aegean / Sony Music UK 515402.2[2]
Hong Kong SAR China · English · supported
Evidence reviewed
Context, dates & evidence notes · Other observations
- Evidence observed
- 2026-09-26
- Known applicable from
- 2004
- Pack
- CD
- Units in pack
- 1
Pressed in Hong Kong by Sony Music Entertainment (Hong Kong) Ltd.; label code LC 12723
Other observations & source differences (5)
Different sources or national labels can coexist. Differences alone do not establish a change to the product.
- Taiwanese CD pressing, Aegean 515402.2 supported · Compare evidence
Discogs names Sony Music as maker and Sony Music Entertainment (Taiwan) Ltd. as label
- Hong Kong CD pressing, Aegean / Sony Music UK 515402.2 supported · selected
Pressed in Hong Kong by Sony Music Entertainment (Hong Kong) Ltd.; label code LC 12723
- Malaysian CD pressing, Aegean / Sony Music UK 515402 2 supported · Compare evidence
Release year 2004 per Discogs and ^musicbrainz, which lists Sony Music UK (catalogue number 515402.2) and Aegean as labels
- Pan-Asian CD pressing, Aegean / Sony Music UK 515402.2 supported · Compare evidence
Discogs gives the country as Asia: catalogue number 515402.2 on the inlay and 515402 2 on the disc; "Distributed by Sony Music Asia" on the inlay; a sticker carries the European barcode 5099751540229
- Evidence awaiting context review unconfirmed · Compare evidence
Tracks
| 1 | Patience · George Michael[5] | 2:54 |
| 2 | Amazing · George Michael[5] | 4:26 |
| 3 | John and Elvis Are Dead · George Michael[5] | 4:24 |
| 4 | Cars and Trains · George Michael[5] | 5:51 |
| 5 | Round Here · George Michael[5] | 5:56 |
| 6 | Shoot the Dog · George Michael[5] | 5:08 |
| 7 | My Mother Had a Brother · George Michael[5] | 6:18 |
| 8 | Flawless (Go to the City) · George Michael[5] | 6:51 |
| 9 | American Angel · George Michael[5] | 4:07 |
| 10 | Precious Box · George Michael[5] | 7:40 |
| 11 | Please Send Me Someone (Anselmo's Song) · George Michael[5] | 5:26 |
| 12 | Freeek! '04 · George Michael[5] | 4:28 |
| 13 | Through Discogs gives 5:22 ([1]) · George Michael[5] | 5:23 |
| 14 | Patience, Pt II Discogs: "Patience (Pt II)", 1:30 · George Michael[5] | 1:31 |
Credits
- Sony Music Entertainment (Hong Kong) Ltd. · Pressed by[2]
Release facts
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- Brand
- Aegean
- Category
- Audio Visual/Photography, Audio Visual Media, Pre-Recorded or Digital Content Media, CD/MD - Pre-recorded
- Pack
- CD
- GS1 prefix
- 489 · Hong Kong
- Artists
- George Michael
- Label
- Aegean
- Catalogue number
- 515402.2
- Label code
- LC 12723
- Format
- cd
- Released
- 2004 · TW, HK, MY
- Genre
- Pop
- Running time
- 70.4 min
- Copyright
- © 2004 G.K. Panayiotou under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.
- Phonographic copyright
- G.K. Panayiotou
Specifications
Who owns it
No owner is on file for Aegean yet.
About this product
Patience is the fifth and final solo studio album by English singer-songwriter George Michael, released on 15 March 2004 after his return to Sony Music.[4] This barcode is the Asian single-disc CD on Aegean and Sony Music UK, catalogue number 515402.2, with the full 14-track running order of about 70 minutes.[5] Discogs lists the same barcode on four pressings: a Taiwanese one labelled by Sony Music Entertainment (Taiwan) Ltd., a Hong Kong one pressed by Sony Music Entertainment (Hong Kong) Ltd., a Malaysian one distributed by Sony Music Entertainment (M) Sdn. Bhd, and a pan-Asian one whose inlay says "Distributed by Sony Music Asia".[1][2][3][6] The recording is © and ℗ 2004 G.K. Panayiotou under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.[1]
The Taiwanese copies came with a wrap-around obi strip.[7] The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart.[4]
Where it's sold
- Discogs release 11909532 information[1] Taiwan Discogs release 11909532 gives country Taiwan and the barcode as printed (4 893391 111624) and scanned; RareVinyl.com lists a sealed Taiwanese copy with obi strip under this barcode (^rarevinyl)
- Discogs release 13515656 information[2] Hong Kong SAR China Discogs release 13515656 gives country Hong Kong and the scanned barcode 4893391111624, pressed by Sony Music Entertainment (Hong Kong) Ltd. · made in Hong Kong SAR China
- Discogs release 7499686 information[3] Malaysia Discogs release 7499686 ("The Malaysian version") carries this barcode with Sony Music Entertainment (M) Sdn. Bhd as distributor; MusicBrainz gives release country MY for the same barcode (^musicbrainz)
A listing is evidence that this barcode is sold there, on that date; a price is what that listing showed, not a recommended price. Store links may be affiliate links (how this works).
16 versions of Patience (George Michael album)
Sold in 23 countries, 10 of 16 sold in one country only
Malaysia
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (cassette) | cassette | PL, RO, HU, TR, TH, ID, DE | 5099751540243 |
| Patience – George Michael (CD, Asia) this page | CD | TW, HK | 4893391111624 |
Hong Kong SAR China
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (CD, Asia) this page | CD | TW, MY | 4893391111624 |
Taiwan
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (CD, Asia) this page | CD | HK, MY | 4893391111624 |
Australia
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (cassette, Australia) | cassette | 9399700116212 | |
| Patience – George Michael (CD, Australia) | jewel case | DE | 9399700116243 |
Canada
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (CD, Canada) | CD | 777496217303 | |
| Patience – George Michael (CD) | CD | US | 827969208021 |
China
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (cassette, China) | cassette | 9787799415260 | |
| Patience – George Michael (CD, China) | CD | 9787799415253 |
Germany
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (cassette) | cassette | PL, RO, HU, TR, TH, ID, MY | 5099751540243 |
| Patience – George Michael (CD, Australia) | jewel case | AU | 9399700116243 |
Russia
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (cassette, Russia) | cassette | 4606817398178 | |
| Patience – George Michael (CD, Russia) | CD | UA | 4606817398161 |
European Union
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (CD, Europe) | jewel case | GB | 5099751540229 |
Hungary
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (cassette) | cassette | PL, RO, TR, TH, ID, MY, DE | 5099751540243 |
Indonesia
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (cassette) | cassette | PL, RO, HU, TR, TH, MY, DE | 5099751540243 |
Japan
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (CD, Japan) | jewel case | 4547366014709 |
Mexico
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (CD, Mexico) | CD | 7509951540229 |
Poland
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (cassette) | cassette | RO, HU, TR, TH, ID, MY, DE | 5099751540243 |
Romania
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (cassette) | cassette | PL, HU, TR, TH, ID, MY, DE | 5099751540243 |
Saudi Arabia
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (cassette, Saudi Arabia) | cassette | 6284002067061 |
South Africa
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (CD, South Africa) | jewel case | 6007689673833 |
South Korea
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (CD, South Korea reissue) | CD | 8803581140378 |
Thailand
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (cassette) | cassette | PL, RO, HU, TR, ID, MY, DE | 5099751540243 |
Türkiye
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (cassette) | cassette | PL, RO, HU, TH, ID, MY, DE | 5099751540243 |
Ukraine
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (CD, Russia) | CD | RU | 4606817398161 |
United Kingdom
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (CD, Europe) | jewel case | EU | 5099751540229 |
United States
| Version | Pack | Also sold in | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience – George Michael (CD) | CD | CA | 827969208021 |
Other names for this product
Also known as
- Patience en
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Sources & research
Evidence reviewed
Discogs
Discogs release 11909532: George Michael – Patience (CD, Album, Taiwan, 2004)
catalogue · Accessed 2026-09-26
Source & attribution [1] ↗Wikipedia
Wikipedia: Patience (George Michael album)
publication · Accessed 2026-09-26
Source & attribution [4] ↗MusicBrainz
MusicBrainz release: George Michael – Patience (CD, Malaysia, 2004)
catalogue · Accessed 2026-09-26
Source & attribution [5] ↗Coverage & research gaps (8)
Coverage measures the evidence recorded here. It does not rate the product.
- Identity: 3 / 3 · Name, brand and classification recorded
- Release details: 5 / 5 · Profile fields recorded: artists, label, media, released, catalogue_number. Missing fields may require research or an applicability note.
- tracks evidence: 14 / 14 · Recorded rows linked to source evidence; does not measure whether the list is complete
- Context: 4 / 5 · Evidence groups assigned to a researched label, edition or analysis
- Label photographs: 0 / 4 · Researched contexts with an assigned photograph
- Specifications: 5 / 10 · Recorded specifications mapped to comparable property keys
- identity · unknown: Which country the pan-Asian pressing with the European sticker barcode was sold in
- relationships · unknown: No source names the GS1 registrant of prefix 4893391; gs1_prefix_owner follows the inference on the Sony Music Asia page
- markets · unknown: Amazon.com: searched "4893391111624", "george michael patience cd", "george michael patience 515402.2" and "george michael patience taiwan" on 2026-09-26; the barcode search returns B0001NBL7M (Audio CD, extra tracks, import, USD 9.85, one left), whose page prints no barcode, label or country, so it cannot be matched to this pressing; B00020SHH6 prints the US barcode 827969208021
- markets · unknown: Amazon.co.jp: searched "4893391111624" (no results), "george michael patience cd" and "george michael patience 515402.2" (no results) on 2026-09-26; of the ten Patience listings opened, B00020SHH6 prints EAN 0827969208021, four print other EANs and five print none
- markets · unknown: Amazon.sg: searched "4893391111624" (no results), "george michael patience cd" and "george michael patience 515402.2" (no results) on 2026-09-26; the only Patience listing, B00020SHH6, is the US CD under 827969208021
- images · unknown: Front cover photo of this pressing
- schema · schema_gap: Review and assign legacy facts to coherent observations.
- schema · schema_gap: Some specifications retain source labels without comparable property keys.
All references & source details
References
- ↑ Discogs release 11909532: George Michael – Patience (CD, Album, Taiwan, 2004) Discogs. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-26. Record: 11909532. identifiers, labels, companies, credits, notes.
- ↑ Discogs release 13515656: George Michael – Patience (CD, Album, Hong Kong, 2004) Discogs. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-26. Record: 13515656. identifiers, labels, companies.
- ↑ Discogs release 7499686: George Michael – Patience (CD, Album, Malaysia, 2004) Discogs. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-26. Record: 7499686. identifiers, labels, companies, notes.
- ↑ Wikipedia: Patience (George Michael album) Wikipedia. publication. Accessed 2026-09-26. lead, release. CC BY-SA 4.0.
- ↑ MusicBrainz release: George Michael – Patience (CD, Malaysia, 2004) MusicBrainz. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-26. Record: 2431383e-e2f4-4ee5-b118-8659cba8f91c. barcode, labels, catalogue number, tracks. CC0.
- ↑ Discogs release 13487840: George Michael – Patience (CD, Album, Asia, 2004) Discogs. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-26. Record: 13487840. identifiers, labels, companies, notes.
- ↑ RareVinyl.com: George Michael Patience 2004 Taiwanese CD album RareVinyl.com. retailer. Accessed 2026-09-26. Record: 282069. description, catalogue number, barcode.
- ↑ Discogs label 367034: Sony Music Entertainment (M) Sdn. Bhd Discogs. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-26. Record: 367034. profile, barcode usage, predecessors, successors.
- ↑ Discogs label 549718: Sony Music Entertainment (Hong Kong) Ltd. Discogs. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-26. Record: 549718. profile, manufacturing operations, contact.
Further sources
Additional sources recorded for this entry, including other observations and related pages.
- Discogs label 605619: Sony Music Entertainment (Taiwan) Ltd. Discogs. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-26. Record: 605619. profile, name history, contact.
- Amazon.com: Patience – George Michael (Audio CD, import) Amazon.com. retailer. Accessed 2026-09-26. Record: B0001NBL7M. product details, offers.
Barcode & identifiers
- GTIN-14
04893391111624- EAN-13 / GTIN-13
4893391111624
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