discography
Americannoun
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discographies
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a selective or complete list of phonograph recordings, typically of one composer, performer, or conductor.
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the analysis, history, or classification of phonograph recordings.
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the methods of analyzing or classifying phonograph recordings.
noun
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a classified reference list of gramophone records
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another word for discology
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Etymology
Origin of discography
From the French word discographie, dating back to 1930–35. See disc, -o-, -graphy
Explanation
A discography is a list of all the musical recordings of a particular artist, musical group, composer, or conductor. If you look up your favorite band online, you’ll likely be able to find a discography of all their music. A discography is usually more than just a list of songs: It may include album names and all the singles on the albums, along with the release dates and record labels. It also likely includes the format of the original recordings, all the musicians and producers who worked on them, and how songs performed on the music charts. Many discographies detail a particular artist's or group's works, but some catalog all the recordings of a particular music label, producer, or genre of music.
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As the trial continues—Duane “Keffe D” Davis is accused of orchestrating Shakur’s murder, a charge he denies—here’s a primer on the beloved rapper’s discography.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
But dig deeper, and one will find that Tyler’s discography is brimming with hits that put her unmistakable rasp to thrilling use.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
And the three-hour performance was a reminder that his global success didn't happen overnight, with him digging deep into his eight-year discography - traversing trap and reggaeton fusions.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
It’s impossible to pin him down from his large and varied discography with music from early to recent, everything consistently played with clarity and audible pleasure.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
I pulled up the band’s discography and selected the album I was looking for: 2112, Rush’s classic sci-fi-themed concept album.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
It’s an album that aligns with each musician’s trademarks — characterized by Lange’s soothing electronica and Reyna’s eclectic elasticity — but an entirely unique work within their respective discographies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Two longtime veterans with vast discographies are back with new records early in the year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025
Kesha will have some loyal support given an extremely rough few years, but Pink’s, Kelly Clarkson’s and Lady Gaga’s songs are derivative, frankly B-list material put next to their impressive discographies.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 26, 2018
Pope Francis might be particularly cool, but he's not breaking new ground in terms of papal discographies.
From The Verge ● Sep. 25, 2015
As a new generation of music fans comes of age unimpeded by moral or technological roadblocks to this form of collecting, even discographies will become too minuscule to play with.
From Slate ● Apr. 19, 2011
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