discographer

[ dih-skog-ruh-fer ]

noun

1. a person who compiles discographies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of discographer¹

First recorded in 1940–45; discograph(y) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Critics and historians, he wrote with disgust to discographer Brian Rust, were “nothing but Integraters to mix white and Colored,” likely sponsored by “Communist from Russia.”

From Slate

The anecdote has not preserved the inquisitor's name, but perhaps it was the discographer Brian Rust, the leading figure in this discipline of his generation, who has died aged 88.

From The Guardian

Many obstacles lie in the discographer's path, but Rust persuaded companies to unlock their archives and tirelessly reproduced information on a typewriter – often several times over, as he was generous in sharing material with other researchers.

From The Guardian

Its team consists of two technicians and two researchers, including Varchausky's friend Fabio Cernuda, regarded as Argentina's best discographer.

From The Guardian