discography
UK: /dɪˈskɒɡrəfi/ | US: /dɪˈskɑːɡrəfi/
n. a systematic catalog or study of musical recordings, typically by a particular artist or genre
n. the body of recordings produced by a musician or group
The term emerged in the early 20th century with the rise of recorded music. It combines "disc" (referring to vinyl records) and "-graphy" (denoting systematic documentation). The word mirrors the structure of "bibliography," adapting it to audio media. Its logic reflects the transition from written music archives to recorded collections.
The band's discography spans three decades and includes ten studio albums.
Researchers compiled a comprehensive discography of jazz recordings from the 1920s.
Her thesis analyzed the discography of indie artists in the digital era.
The museum exhibit featured a timeline of the Beatles' discography.
Streaming platforms often lack complete discographies for older musicians.