Jay-Z Discography
Albums in original release order.
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1996
Hustlers EP
EP -
1996
Reasonable Doubt
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1997
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
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1998
Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life
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1999
Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter
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2000
The Dynasty: Roc La Familia
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2001
The Blueprint
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2002
Collabo EP
EP
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2001
The Blueprint
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2002
Collabo EP
EP
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2002
The Best of Both Worlds
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2003
The Black Album
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2004
Collision Course
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2004
Unfinished Business
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2006
Kingdom Come
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2007
American Gangster
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2009
The Blueprint 3
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2011
Watch the Throne
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2013
Magna Carta… Holy Grail
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2017
4:44
Discography data: MusicBrainz.
About Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, Jay-Z is known for his complex lyricism that often uses double entendres, wordplay, and braggadocio—built on a rags to riches narrative. In 2023, Billboard and Vibe ranked him as the greatest rapper of all time. According to Forbes, he is the wealthiest music artist in history, worth an estimated US$2.8 billion as of 2026.
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Ranked
- 4:44 (2017)
- The Blueprint (2001)
- American Gangster (2007)
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From Reasonable Doubt to The Blueprint and 4:44, explore Jay-Z's acclaimed catalog on vinyl and CD. Browse classic albums and essential releases from one of hip hop's most influential artists.