discography

American  

[dih-skog-ruh-fee] / dɪˈskɒg rə fi /

Or diskography

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.

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discography British  

/ dɪsˈkɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. a classified reference list of gramophone records

2. another word for discology

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of discography

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

Example Sentences

Moor Mother’s discography, much like her professional life, is difficult to classify.

From Los Angeles Times

Running from 10 to 12 July, the rapper is set to perform tracks from across his discography when he takes to the stage at Finsbury Park.

From BBC

It also featured some of the worst, most forgettable music of her career, songs that could neatly fit into the generic discography of radio-friendly pop artists and be slotted into the void of Spotify’s algorithm.

From Salon

Each Saturday, she would pick a different artist, primarily female performers, and run through their entire discography and share interesting facts about them.

From Los Angeles Times

"I want to look back at my discography in five years time and dislike some of it - but be glad for what it grew into."

From BBC