Octopus by Syd Barrett

First released: 03 Jan 1970, Length: 3:47

Creators (10)

Instruments

1. David Gilmour bass guitar, 12 string guitar, drums (drum set)
2. Syd Barrett guitar

Vocals

1. Syd Barrett lead vocals

Engineer

1. Jeff Jarratt
2. Nick Webb
3. Phil McDonald

Producer

1. David Gilmour
2. Syd Barrett

Locations

Recorded At

1. Abbey Road Studios (12 Jun 1969)
2. Abbey Road Studios (13 Jun 1969)

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. Octopus (12 Jun 1969 - 13 Jun 1969)
   

   Composer

   1. Syd Barrett

   Lyricist

   1. Syd Barrett

Releases containing this recording (29)

Official

Album

1. The Madcap Laughs 03 Jan 1970 Syd Barrett
2. The Madcap Laughs 1989 Syd Barrett
3. The Madcap Laughs 1990 Syd Barrett
4. The Madcap Laughs 1990 Syd Barrett
5. The Madcap Laughs 1990 Syd Barrett
6. The Madcap Laughs 1993 Syd Barrett
7. The Madcap Laughs 1994 Syd Barrett
8. The Madcap Laughs 1994 Syd Barrett
9. The Madcap Laughs 1994 Syd Barrett
10. The Madcap Laughs 24 Jun 1998 Syd Barrett
11. The Madcap Laughs 2000 Syd Barrett
12. The Madcap Laughs 08 Aug 2001 Syd Barrett
13. The Madcap Laughs 2006 Syd Barrett
14. The Madcap Laughs 08 Apr 2015 Syd Barrett
15. The Madcap Laughs 2016 Syd Barrett
16. The Madcap Laughs 18 Sep 2020 Syd Barrett
17. The Madcap Laughs Syd Barrett Capitol repress, SID codes, EMI MFG.

Album - Compilation

1. “The Madcap Laughs” and “Barrett” 1974 Syd Barrett
2. The Madcap Laughs / Barrett 1974 Syd Barrett
3. Octopus 1992 Syd Barrett
4. Crazy Diamond 1993 Syd Barrett Box Set
5. Octopus 1993 Syd Barrett
6. Crazy Diamond 19 Apr 1994 Syd Barrett
7. Octopus 25 Apr 1994 Syd Barrett
8. Harvest Festival 1999 Various Artists
9. Wouldn't You Miss Me? The Best of Syd Barrett 27 Mar 2001 Syd Barrett
10. Acid Drops, Spacedust & Flying Saucers 20 Aug 2001 Various Artists
11. A Breath of Fresh Air: A Harvest Records Anthology 1969-1974 07 May 2007 Various Artists

Promotion

Album - Compilation

1. Uncut, 2003.6: Acid Daze Jun 2003 Various Artists