September 2000 : Legs 11 ( Compilation from Odessa Studio Recordings )

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Legs 11 is a compilation of early demos. It was compiled by Carl Barât. The name 'Legs 11' was chosen by their former manager Banny Pootschi, as the cover featured the crossed legs of Darcey Bussell, the "most famous legs in England".

It was a 'swing' session, with Doherty feigning a Frank Sinatra-esque vocal style. Bassist John Hassall sings on "Sister Sister" in this session.

"Music When The Lights Go Out" features the former Libertines cellist Vicky. Parts of "Hooray for the 21st Century" were later incorporated into "Narcissist".

The drums in this session were not played by Gary Powell (the most prominent Libertines drummer), but by Paul Dufour who was planning an official release of these and other Libertines early sessions but was stopped in his tracks due to legal reasons.