Definition of 'discography'
Word forms: plural discographies
countable noun
A discography is a list of all the recordings made by a particular artist or group.
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nounWord forms: plural disˈcographies
1.
the systematic cataloging of phonograph records
2.
a list of the recordings of a particular performer, composer, composition, etc.
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Good effort from a girlband possessing of one of the most forgettable discographies ever. The Sun (2010)What we really have here is an extended discography, with lots of helpful footnotes. Times, Sunday Times (2013)If that sounds harsh or flippant, just take a look at the discographies of rock's most enduringly successful acts. Times, Sunday Times (2008)Many writers, historians and record collectors have contributed research, interviews and finely detailed discographies to make this comprehensive online history. Times, Sunday Times (2006)There are some nice little touches - a cool, sliding discography displaying the sleeves of all their releases and a floating photo gallery. The Sun (2008)
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