Studio albums
As of 2020, Jay-Z had released a total of 13 studio albums throughout his career. These albums include:
1. Reasonable Doubt (1996)
2. In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 (1997)
3. Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life (1998)
4. Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter (1999)
5. The Dynasty: Roc La Familia (2000)
6. The Blueprint (2001)
7. The Blueprint^2: The Gift & The Curse (2002)
8. The Black Album (2003)
9. Kingdom Come (2006)
10. American Gangster (2007)
11. The Blueprint^3 (2009)
12. Watch the Throne (2011) [Collaboration with Kanye West]
13. Magna Carta Holy Grail (2013)
Other releases
In addition to his solo studio albums, Jay-Z has collaborated on several albums and released various compilation albums, live albums, soundtracks, and mixtapes. These include collaborations with other artists, such as Linkin Park, R. Kelly, and Beyonce, as well as releases under the Roc-A-Fella Records label and its affiliated artists.
Total sales estimates
Various sources have estimated the total sales figures for Jay-Z's albums. As of 2019, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) had certified 21 of Jay-Z's albums and singles, with a total of 140.5 million units sold in the United States alone.
Globally, different estimates suggest that Jay-Z has sold anywhere between 100 million to 125 million albums worldwide, including both his solo albums and collaborations. However, it's worth noting that these estimates may vary and may not account for later releases or streaming data.
Please keep in mind that these figures may have changed since my last update, and it's always best to consult the latest sources or official data from reputable organizations for the most accurate information.