No Strings is the second studio album by Ace, released in 1977 on Anchor Records. Following the international success of their debut Five‑A‑Side, the album continues Ace’s blend of soft rock, pop rock, and melodic AOR, with polished songwriting and strong harmonies.

The record showcases the band’s refined, radio‑friendly sound, led by bassist and vocalist Paul Carrack, whose soulful voice would later bring success with Squeeze and Mike + The Mechanics. While No Strings did not match the commercial impact of the debut, it is well regarded for its consistency and mature songwriting.

Notable tracks include How Long, Gleaming in the Gloom, Why Did You Leave Me, Let’s Hang On, Found Out the Hard Way, and C’est La Vie. Production was handled by Trevor Lawrence, giving the album a smooth late‑1970s studio finish.

This copy is a UK original pressing, identifiable by:

• Anchor Records black label with illustrated sailor logo

• Catalogue number ANCL 2020

• Stereo, 33⅓ RPM

• ℗ 1977 Anchor Records Ltd

• Made in UK

• Produced by Trevor Lawrence

The sleeve artwork, featuring the band posed on a floating sofa beneath a metallic speech bubble motif, is a distinctive example of mid‑1970s British rock design.

Format: 12” LP

Label: Anchor Records

Catalogue No.: ANCL 2020

Country: UK

Year: 1977

Condition: VG+ / VG+