 As the band was essential to this aspect of the recording process, there were few limits on how long they could spend in the recording studio, and the result was an extensive catalogue of unreleased recordings.Pleased with their initial efforts, Columbia (over Kirshner's objections) planned to send the Monkees out to play live concerts.The massive success of the series—and its spin-off records—created intense pressure to mount a touring version of the group.