| A History (1982–1985) | |
| Type: | compilation |
| Artist: | The Golden Palominos |
| Cover: | The Golden Palominos - A History (1982-1985).jpg |
| Released: | July 21, 1992 |
| Recorded: | 1982–1985 |
| Genre: | No wave, alternative rock |
| Length: | 73:09 |
| Label: | Mau Mau Records |
| Producer: | Anton Fier |
| Prev Title: | Drunk With Passion |
| Prev Year: | 1991 |
| Next Title: | A History (1986–1989) |
| Next Year: | 1992 |
A History (1982–1985) is a compilation album by The Golden Palominos, released on July 21, 1992, by Mau Mau Records. It contains the band's first two albums with the exception of "Clean Plate" from The Golden Palominos.