1. a person who compiles or studies discographies; an expert in the history and documentation of sound recordings
Usage: often used in music scholarship and archival contexts

Examples

• The discographer spent years cataloging the complete works of the jazz legend.
• As a discographer, she specialized in early blues recordings from the 1920s.
• The museum hired a discographer to organize and document their vinyl collection.
• Discographers play an important role in preserving music history for future generations.
• He worked as a discographer for a major record label, tracking every release and reissue.