Audley Anderson was the first student to be voted off the show

The service was launched after Saturday night's BBC One show, allowing viewers to use the internet to choose from 10 of the 13 songs performed.

The tracks are on sale through commercial websites for between 99p-�1.49.

The most popular download by 1500 BST on Monday was Paris Campbell-Edwards' version of Knocking on Heaven's Door.

In second place was Alistair Griffin, with Carolynne Good in third.

TOP THREE FAME ACADEMY DOWNLOADS 1. Paris Campbell-Edwards (above) - Knocking on Heaven's Door 2. Alistair Griffin - Truly Madly Deeply 3. Carolynne Goode - It Must Have Been Love Source: OD2

On Saturday, Audley Anderson, 31, from Surrey, became the first student to be voted out after his version of My Girl failed to impress viewers or fellow students.

The TV talent show, which follows the progress of musical and performance training, began at the end of July.

The winner will get a �1m record contract with Polydor and the chance to live the lifestyle of an international pop star for a year.

Full-length versions of the students' songs will be available after every eviction show.

The tracks are on sale through websites like HMV, MSN, Freeserve and Tiscali - but not the BBC's official Fame Academy website.

Digital music company OD2 - the UK's market leader in legitimate downloads - is providing the service alongside Polydor.

OD2, said the tracks would "complement" Fame Academy album releases in the run-up to Christmas.

Fame Academy went head-to-head with ITV1 rival Pop Idol for the first time on Saturday - with the BBC One show edging ahead in the ratings for the 15 minutes when the two clashed.