Everyone knows P.Diddy didn’t invent the remix. DJs created remixes (or edits as they were first called) in the disco era in order to make songs more dance floor friendly. In recent years, the concept of the remix has taken on a life of its own, and tracks from Elvis Presley to Frank Sinatra have been reinvented with interesting results. The custodians of Johnny Cash’s incredible catalog just announced the forthcoming arrival of Johnny Cash Remixed, featuring new interpretations of Cash’s tracks from well known remixers, including Mocean Worker, Pet Rock and Alabama 3. There’s also a very notable appearance from Snoop Dogg (pictured with the label folks behind the project), who fronts in “Walk The Line.” A vinyl deluxe-edition will be available on September 23 followed by the digital and physical release on October 14.

“My father made his stead by defying the expected and accepted way of things,” says John Carter Cash (son of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash and executive producer of Walk the Line). “He set the standard at the same time. He would have loved this remix record. While it stays true to the original recordings, this CD touches on undiscovered ground. This is what my father was about: staying true to tradition while creating groundbreaking new music.”

The original tracks, recorded with Cash’s first band the Tennessee Two from 1956-1959, were pure and stark, with only the essentials; guitar, light percussion and Johnny Cash’s unmistakable voice and presence. The new mixes maintain this fantastic charm and personality while filing out the sound and creating daring re-interpretations.

The remixed tracks (and remixers) include: “I Walk The Line” featuring Snoop Dogg (QDT, the new production team led by Snoop Dogg – featuring Snoop, Teddy Riley and DJ Quik), “Country Boy” (remixed by Sonny J), “Get Rhythm” (remixed by Philip Steir of Consolidated fame), “Leave that Junk Alone” (remixed by Alabama 3, creators of The Sopranos theme song), “Folsom Prison Blues” (remixed by legendary Pete Rock), “Hey Porter” (remixed by Mocean Worker), “Sugartime” (remixed by Kennedy), “Trail to Mexico (remixed by Mexican Industry of Sound/MIS), “Doin’ My Time” (remixed by The Heavy) and “Wide Open Road” (Count de Money), among others.

In addition to the remix, a documentary is in the works about the making of the remix album. What would Johnny really think if he were alive?