| The Fossil Record 1980–1987 | |
| Type: | compilation |
| Artist: | Birdsongs of the Mesozoic |
| Cover: | Birdsongs of the Mesozoic - The Fossil Record.jpg |
| Released: | 1993 |
| Recorded: | – |
| Studio: | Sounds Interesting |
| Genre: | Rock in Opposition |
| Length: | 71:20 |
| Label: | Cuneiform |
| Producer: | Birdsongs of the Mesozoic |
| Prev Title: | Pyroclastics |
| Prev Year: | 1992 |
| Next Title: | Dancing on A'A |
| Next Year: | 1995 |
The Fossil Record 1980–1987 is a compilation album by Birdsongs of the Mesozoic, released in 1993 by Cuneiform Records. It comprises unreleased tracks from the band's early years.