Discographies

/dɪˈskɒɡrəfiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of discography; complete written descriptions or catalogs of all the phonograph records produced by an artist, composer, or label.

Etymology

Plural form of discography, from disco- (disk) + -graphy (writing or description). The word emerged in the early 20th century as serious record collecting became an intellectual pursuit.

Kelly Says

Some discographies are incredibly detailed—for famous artists like Miles Davis or The Beatles, discographies might list hundreds of releases across decades, including bootlegs, alternate takes, and regional pressings that most fans never knew existed.

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