discography

Or dis·kog·ra·phy

[dih-skog-ruh-fee]

noun

plural

discographies 

1. a selective or complete list of phonograph recordings, typically of one composer, performer, or conductor.

2. the analysis, history, or classification of phonograph recordings.

3. the methods of analyzing or classifying phonograph recordings.

discography

/ dɪsˈkɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. a classified reference list of gramophone records

2. another word for discology

Other Word Forms

• discographical adjective
• discographic adjective
• discographically adverb
• discographer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of discography¹

From the French word discographie, dating back to 1930–35. See disc, -o-, -graphy

Example Sentences

The backgrounds changed to imagery that matched the rappers’ hometowns as they dove into their personal discography.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Over her brief discography, Rosalía has never met a convention she couldn't break.

Read more on BBC

But it's the discography of Zubeen Garg, a singer and composer from the state, that has been drawing the most number of visitors.

Read more on BBC

Regardless, his discography is, at the very least, not something to scoff at.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

The Virginia native’s slim but hugely impactful discography — just three LPs and an assortment of live cuts and loosies — showcased the same loving commitment to the sensual possibilities of pure sound.

Read more on Los Angeles Times