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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Last night, at Esdeekid’s New York debut, a swarm of twentysomething fans recited every word of the rising artist’s still-brief discography.
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
For over 20 years, the South African artist has been one of the genre’s true workhorses, building up an intimidating discography under names like Echologist and Beat Pharmacy and applying the style’s pearlescent, pulsating aesthetic to a range of frameworks.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
Attendees should be prepared to hear anything from their three-decade long discography or surprise covers from other artists.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
Tribute to Queen' Hear Queen's discography in this live, multi-sensory musical experience.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
For over 20 years, the South African artist has been one of the genre’s true workhorses, building up an intimidating discography under names like Echologist and Beat Pharmacy and applying the style’s pearlescent, pulsating aesthetic to a range of frameworks.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
Attendees should be prepared to hear anything from their three-decade long discography or surprise covers from other artists.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
Tribute to Queen' Hear Queen's discography in this live, multi-sensory musical experience.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Discography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discography. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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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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