Octopus: The Best of Syd Barrett
# Octopus: The Best of Syd Barrett

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Octopus: The Best of Syd Barrett, released 29 May 1992, is a one-disc compilation of songs by Syd Barrett. It contains songs from his two solo albums, The Madcap Laughs and Barrett, and the compilation outtakes/rarities album, Opel. This album was later superseded by The Best of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me?.

## Track listing

* "Octopus" – 3:48
* "Swan Lee (Silas Lang)" – 3:14
* "Baby Lemonade" – 4:10
* "Late Night" – 3:14
* "Wined and Dined" – 2:56
* "Golden Hair" – 2:00
* "Gigolo Aunt" – 5:45
* "Wolfpack" – 3:45
* "It Is Obvious" – 2:56
* "Lanky (Part 1)" – 5:32
* "No Good Trying" – 3:25
* "Clowns and Jugglers" – 3:27
* "Waving My Arms in the Air" – 2:07
* "Opel" – 6:26
