discography
noun
dis·cog·ra·phy
di-ˈskä-grə-fē 
plural discographies
1
: a descriptive list of recordings by category, composer, performer, or date of release
an Elvis Presley discography
2
: the history of recorded music
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Britney Spears has no shortage of beloved hits in her discography, and, despite her musical hiatus, many of her classics are still performing relatively well on streaming platforms and download sites.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Harry, Stein, and Burke were the only three members in Blondie to play on all 11 studio albums in the New York band’s discography.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2025
Then in 2017, Swift wanted control of her masters and Borchetta wanted to keep the market value of his business owed in part to her discography.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Garfunkel reflects back on his discography, remarking that the longevity of his songs has surprised him over the years.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Harry, Stein, and Burke were the only three members in Blondie to play on all 11 studio albums in the New York band’s discography.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2025
Then in 2017, Swift wanted control of her masters and Borchetta wanted to keep the market value of his business owed in part to her discography.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Garfunkel reflects back on his discography, remarking that the longevity of his songs has surprised him over the years.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Discography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discography. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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discography
noun
dis·cog·ra·phy
variants
or diskography
plural discographies or diskographies
: the process of making a discogram
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