There is no specific "discography" entry format within the MLA style guide. However, you can create a discography section using the same formatting principles applied to other MLA citations, such as for albums, songs, or music videos.
Here's a guide on how to create a discography section in MLA format:
1. Heading:
* Use the word "Discography" as a heading, centered and in bold.
* The heading should be placed at the beginning of a separate page after any other reference list entries (like works cited).
2. Entries:
* General Format: Follow the standard MLA format for citing recordings.
* Artist (or band name). *Title of Recording*. [Medium of Release]. Label, Year of Release.
* Specifics for Albums:
* If applicable, specify the album format (CD, vinyl, digital download).
* You can include the track listing in parentheses, separated by semicolons, after the album title.
* Specifics for Songs:
* Include the album title in italics after the song title.
* If the song appears on a compilation album, include the title of the compilation album in parentheses after the song title.
* Specifics for Music Videos:
* Include the director's name if known.
* Include the name of the platform on which the music video is available (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo).
Example Discography Entries:
Album:
* Taylor Swift. *Red*. CD. Big Machine Records, 2012.
* *State of Grace*; *Red*; *The Lucky One*; *22*; *I Knew You Were Trouble*; *All Too Well*; *22 (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)*; *I Knew You Were Trouble (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)*; *All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)*.
Song:
* Kendrick Lamar. "HUMBLE." *DAMN.* Top Dawg Entertainment, 2017.
Music Video:
* Billie Eilish. "bad guy." Dir. Dave Meyers. YouTube, 2019.
3. Alphabetical Order:
* List all entries alphabetically by artist or band name, regardless of the type of release (album, song, music video).
4. Hanging Indent:
* Apply a hanging indent to all entries in your discography. This means that the first line of each entry should be flush left, and subsequent lines should be indented.
Remember:
* The purpose of a discography is to provide a comprehensive list of an artist's musical output.
* You may choose to include only select releases relevant to your essay or research topic.
* If you're unsure about formatting, refer to the MLA style guide or consult with your instructor.