In the Netherlands (and probably the rest of Europe), the 1970 Philips catalogue (dutch market) does not mention triphosphor lamps yet. The 1979 British catalog already suggests to quit using the Deluxe colors, in favor of the Super 80 triphosphor lamps, because of the seriously big efficiency difference. The 1989 UK catalog also still says the old colors were still available but only recommended for spot replacements. I'll browse some more catalogs to see when exactly the triphosphors were launched in Europe.
I have never seen Deluxe halophosphate tubes in stores for as long as i've conciously looked at such things (so let's say from 2015 onwards). The only halophosphate tubes i know i could (and can!) buy, are the cold white 33/640 conventional ones. Neither have i ever seen T12 lamps in stores for sale. Those were already gone well before i reached adulthood.
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