In case the embedded SoundCloud player refuses to show up, here's a direct link: https://soundcloud.com/the-british-library/first-recording-o...

"The machine's not enjoying this - it's gone on strike"

"the machine's obviously not in the mood"

Really fascinating to hear these little snippets from someone (the computer operator probably?) on the recording!

Ah, thanks, I had the same issue, should've thought to include that.

While I'm commenting: I think the (original) title undersells the significance - the recording is from Turing's computing lab at Manchester, 1951.

"This audio is embedded from SoundCloud and requires cookies to function. To view this content, please enable analytics and marketing cookies using the cookies opt-in at the bottom of your screen." - lame!