# discography

/dɪˈskɔɡɹəfi/ (US) · /dɪskˈɒɡɹəfi/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/discography
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

the complete list of all the music recordings made by a specific artist or band. It includes every album, single, and collection they have ever released.

For teachers: a comprehensive list or descriptive catalogue of the musical recordings of a specific performer, composer, or group. Often organized chronologically or by format.

## Examples

- The band has a huge discography spanning forty years.
- The music critic spent weeks researching the singer's entire discography to write a complete history of her career.
- Collectors often value early pressings within a musician's discography, as these physical artifacts represent the original sonic intentions before modern digital remastering.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used with the possessive form to indicate the artist ('his discography', 'the band's discography').

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