Applying multiple layers in an action

I've created a Contact Sheet and unticked flatten layers. So have 8 image layers(as there's 8 photos) and 8 text layers.
I want to create a levels adjustment layer attached to each one of the photo/image layers.
Can I create an Action to apply a clipping levels layer to each image layer and if so how do I do it?
Thanks.

Here's how...
Once Contact Sheet is finished be sure any layer EXCEPT for the Background is highlighted.
Record action
* Click on Background to select/highlight this layer
* While holding down "Alt" key, press ] key (right bracket) to move up one layer in Layers Pallete
* Add clipping Levels adjustment layer
then for the next layer...
* Alt + ]
* Alt + ] (again)
* Add clipping Levels adjustment layer
Repeat three prevous steps 6 more times for rest of layers.
Stop recording.
Does this help?

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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3408266/ball%20layers.jpg
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Sure... if you want to put it that way. Either way its not the desirable outcome.
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