Stopping downloads due to slow Apple servers

Prepurchased album 1-2 wks ago. For some reason, 1 song from album was available then and I downloaded it. Album for sale yesterday so I logged in and completed the purchase. iTunes knew I had purchased 1 song so I was told to "Complete" the sale. I did so and then NOTHING. No downloading. I checked again and followed through a 2nd time. Again NOTHING. A few minutes later, I find I am downloading 2 albums. Is there anyway to stop or cancel a download before it completes? So much for the "Special" deal from iTunes. Would have been cheaper to buy at Wal-Mart!!! And of course, we all know how easy it is to contact Apple!!!

Once an item enters the download queue, the user cannot remove it. Either let it complete the download (easiest) or contact the iTunes Store customer support department through the form linked from the bottom of their Download FAQ web page and ask them if they'll remove the item from your queue for you. If you've been charged twice for the same purchase, then you must contact iTunes Store customer service.
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