One of the greatest records most people have never heard will have its 50th anniversary celebrated on Sunday, Dec. 4, at Jersey City’s White Eagle Hall when a group of indie rock stalwarts pays tribute to Big Star’s debut album, “#1 Record.” A commercial failure on its release in 1972, “#1 Record” and Big Star’s other releases, “Radio City” and “3rd,” have grown in stature over the years, lauded by critics and often cited by superstars as diverse as REM and KISS as a major influence. The band showcased the songwriting and vocals of Alex Chilton (who at 16 had sung lead on the Box Tops’ hit “Th…