Staind “Dysfunction” Platinum Record Award

Just two months after receiving the 4× Platinum award for Staind’s “Break the Cycle”, I have received another badass looking award from Staind, it’s the Platinum record award for Staind’s second album “Dysfunction”. It is probably the heaviest and most massive award I have in my collection, this thing is brutal! I mean, look at the whole checker plate in the background, incredible!

“Dysfunction was released on April 13, 1999 and received Platinum on June 14, 2000. A couple years later on February 26, 2004 it received even double Platinum. It had a modest start, debuting at No. 173 on the Billboard 200 with 29,000 units sold in its first week. However, the album gradually gained momentum, eventually peaking at No. 74 a few months later. While it didn’t see immediate commercial success, “Dysfunction” steadily built a following, earning Gold certification from the RIAA on November 5, 1999. By January 2000, sales had surpassed 500,000 copies. The album reached Platinum status on June 14, 2000, with reported sales of over 1.1 million by mid-2001. Following the mainstream breakthrough of Staind’s third album, “Break the Cycle”, in 2001, “Dysfunction” experienced renewed attention and continued commercial growth. This culminated in a Double Platinum certification from the RIAA on February 26, 2004.

Staind “Dysfunction” Platinum Record Award

Let’s take a closer look at this incredible award, it’s massive, it’s heavy, it’s just brutal!. The entire background features an industrial-style checker plate, perfectly complemented by a massive metallic frame that gives the piece a rugged, high-impact look.

At the center, the vinyl takes the spotlight, with the album artwork displayed just above it. Printed directly onto the plexiglass is the Staind logo, adding a clean, premium touch to the overall design.

But the real highlight? A custom pin artboard created for each member of Staind, capturing the contours of their faces in a way that’s both creative and raw. Each piece is riveted onto the checker plate, reinforcing the award’s gritty, industrial aesthetic.

To the lower left, you'll find a cassette and CD, positioned beneath the vinyl, showcasing all three audio formats the album was once available on. It’s a nostalgic nod to a time when music came in multiple physical forms.

And here’s the most unexpected part: the dedication. This award wasn’t presented to the band or a label guy, it was made for Ill-Eagle Enterprises Ltd., one of the few major U.S. companies that manufactures these awards. It seems they were so proud of this design, they created one for themselves, which makes it even more unique. It’s not every day you see an award made in honor of its own creator.