Hi Pd, To answer your actual question asked, bluntly in a yes or no,...: Yes, a bone head move:) Most here can understand that type of situation you were in at the time. I would very highly doubt that any type of groove damage would have occurred as the jackets would provide protection, anyway. I much respect that you have the guts to share that you are human amongst the audiophiles, here. Not sure which is worse. Just try the bottom LP's. They will be fine.
A member here does a very humanitarian volunteer LP rescue. You send them and only pay shipping charges. Sometimes a very small monthly cartridge feeding fee. She goes by the member name of Elizabeth. HA!!! Luv ya' Liz :)