| Prelude 1983–1985 | |
| Type: | compilation |
| Artist: | In the Nursery |
| Cover: | In the Nursery - Prelude.jpeg |
| Released: | May 1989 |
| Recorded: | 1983–1985 |
| Length: | 55:25 |
| Label: | Normal |
| Producer: | In the Nursery |
| Prev Title: | Counterpoint |
| Prev Year: | 1989 |
| Next Title: | L'esprit |
| Next Year: | 1990 |
Prelude 1983–1985 is a compilation album by English electronic music duo In the Nursery, released in 1989 through Normal Records. It collects tracks from several of their early releases, including two singles and When Cherished Dreams Come True.